Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1840-1910), at his confirmation
1 Apr 1858Salted paper print | 19.0 x 14.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900128
Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910), standing, facing a quarter to the right. He looks down and holds his hand together in front of him. There is an altar rail and drapery in the background.
Photograph taken at the Prince of Wales' confirmation at Windsor Castle.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
The Prince of Wales at his confirmation./ Windsor Castle. 1. April/ 1858./ By Mr Bambridge.
19.0 x 14.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Berkshire [England]
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Windsor Castle
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Berkshire [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Christian church in general
- Sacraments
- Confirmation (sacrament)
- Sacraments
- Christian church in general
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Places
