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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Charles-Marie-Napoléon de Beaufort d'Hautpoul (1804-90)

1860

Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2914083

Photograph of a full length portrait of Charles-Marie-Napoléon de Beaufort d'Hautpoul standing, facing slightly towards the right. He wears a military uniform, decorated with numerous medals and orders.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Charles-Marie-Napoléon de Beaufort d'Hautpoul (1804-90)
  • 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs