This website presents our knowledge and research on this important aspect of the Royal Collection. As of April 2026 it will not be regularly updated and new research on this topic will sit within the main website.

Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

Count Haller

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913753

Photograph of a full length portrait of Count Haller standing, facing slightly towards the right. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He holds a sabre in his right hand and a pair of gloves in his left. He wears a military uniform. His uniform cap sits on the balustrade behind him.

  • Creator(s)

    Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Count Haller, General der Cavellerie
  • annotation: Graf Haller (General) [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.1 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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