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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Charles de Morny, Duke of Morny (1811-65)

1860

Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2914062

Photograph of a full length portrait of Charles de Morny, Duke of Morny seated at a table, facing left, his face captured in profile. He poses with his legs crossed and places his right arm on the table, placing his right hand on his chin.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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