Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-81) c.1860
Albumen 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
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.