Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Baron Alexander Humboldt (1769-1859)
1858Albumen print | 19.5 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906799
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. The letters S.Z. is written on the chair, close to edge of photograph.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Humboldt, Friedrich Heinrich Alexander, Baron von (1769-1859)Humboldt family19.5 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
- visual works
