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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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Baron Alexander Humboldt (1769-1859) 1858

Albumen print | 19.5 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906799

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Photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of Baron Alexander Humboldt, facing towards the camera. The photograph has been retouched to enhance darker areas.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Humboldt, Friedrich Heinrich Alexander, Baron von (1769-1859)
    Humboldt family
  • 19.5 x 15.3 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums