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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

c. 1861

Albumen print | 4.0 x 3.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2117423

Photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of Dr Ernst Becker. He faces towards the camera and turns his head slightly to the right, gazing away from the camera. He wears glasses, a bow tie, shirt, jacket and coat.

Becker was Prince Albert's Librarian. He was also a photographer and took many photographs of the royal household and royal children.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 4.0 x 3.0 cm (image)

  • Acquired Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Precision mechanisms & instruments
          • Spectacles (Optical)