Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, Mr Gibbs and Prince Alfred
c.1880 copy of an original of 8 Feb 1854Carbon print | 20.0 x 13.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900017
Photograph of Mr Gibbs seated between Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred. Mr Gibbs has his left arm around Prince Alfred's shoulders. The Prince of Wales holds a cane in his right hand and places his left arm on Mr Gibbs' shoulder. The young Princes wear matching outfits and caps.
Creator(s)
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Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
The Prince of Wales, Mr Gibbs & Prince Alfred./ 8th Feb. 1854./ By Mr. Fenton.
20.0 x 13.5 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert