Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Baron Alexander Humboldt (1769-1859) 1858
Albumen 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.
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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)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- visual works
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