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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

GRILLET : NAPLES

Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), when Prince Alfred

1862

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908113

Photograph of Prince Alfred standing facing front, his right hand rests on the back of chair, his left hand on his hip. He wears naval uniform. Backdrop of a lake with mountains beyond.

  • Creator(s)

    Grillet : Naples (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
    Royal Navy

  • 8.8 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.8 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Prince Alfred. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Naval Uniforms
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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