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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

AFTER JOHN THOMAS (1813-62)

[Bust of Prince Albert]

c.1850-1900

Albumen Print | 50.8 x 34.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 605904

Photograph of a bust of Prince Albert. Marble bust of Prince Albert with short hair and robes. With English inscription printed below and with handwritten notes.

  • Creator(s)

    After John Thomas (1813-62) (sculptor)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

  • 50.8 x 34.3 cm (sheet of paper)

    37.0 x 29.0 cm (platemark)

    24.6 x 20.2 cm (image)

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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