Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Baron von Löwenfels
1860Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913956
Photograph of a full length portrait of a man identified as Baron von Löwenfels, standing, facing towards the camera. He poses with his left fist on his hip and his right hand resting on a table. He has his legs crossed. A book and a top hat are positioned on the table beside him.
Eduard Edgar Schmidt-Löwel, Baron von Löwenfels, (1808-1892) was the illegitimate son of Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna of Russia (1781-1860). He was enobled by his mother's brother Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1784-1844).
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume-Evening Dress(male)
- Top hats
- Costume-Evening Dress(male)
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
