Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-81)
c.1860Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907916
Photograph of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, standing, facing towards the camera. He gazes to the right. He wears a military uniform and holds a hat in his right hand.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-81)annotation: Alexander II, Emperor of Russia. [beneath work]
8.8 x 5.3 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)
Alexander II, Emperor of Russia. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
- Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- visual works
