Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
GHÉMAR FRÈRES (ACTIVE 1859-94)
Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818-1893)
1863Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908112
Photograph of Ernst II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, standing facing front. He holds his top hat in his right hand. Drapery to right.
Creator(s)
Ghémar Frères (active 1859-94) (photographer)
Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)
8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.9 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
