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UNKNOWN PERSON

Christian IX, King of Denmark (1818-1906), when Prince Christian of Denmark

c.1860

Albumen print | 9.1 x 6.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907861

Photograph of Prince Christian of Denmark standing, facing towards the camera. He gazes to the right. He poses with his right hand tucked into his waistcoat and leans on a column. He holds a top hat in his left hand. There is drapery on the left side of the photograph.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Christian IX, King of Denmark (1818-1906)

  • annotation: Prince Christian of Denmark [beneath work]

  • 9.1 x 6.1 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince Christian of Denmark. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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