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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-81) c.1860

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907916

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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