Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Ernest Arrighi de Casanova, Duc de Padoue (1814-88) 1860
Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2914022
Photograph of a full length portrait of Ernest Arrighi de Casanova, Duc de Padoue seated, facing towards the camera. He poses with his legs crossed and holds a book up to his chest with both hands. He appears as if he is reading.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Ernest Arrighi de Casanova, Duc de Padoue (1814-88) -
9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Philosophy & Psychology
- Psychology
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Reading (activity)
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Psychology
- visual works
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