Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1840-1910), at his confirmation
1 - 1 Apr 1858Salted paper print | 16.7 x 12.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900126
Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910). The Prince is kneeling at an altar rail, facing away from the camera. He holds a prayer book in his right hand. There is drapery in the background.
Photograph taken at the Prince of Wales' confirmation at Windsor Castle.
Photograph taken at the Prince of Wales' confirmation at Windsor Castle.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)annotation: The Prince of Wales at his confirmation./ Windsor Castle. 1. April/ 1858./ By Mr Bambridge. [beneath work]
16.7 x 12.5 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Christian church in general
- Sacraments
- Confirmation (sacrament)
- Sacraments
- Practical theology (Christian). Religious practices. Ascetic and mystical theology
- Prayers. Prayer books. Bible reading
- Christian church in general
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Berkshire [England]
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Windsor Castle
- Windsor [Berkshire]
- Berkshire [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology
