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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Finanzrath Fischer

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913981

Photograph of a full length portrait of a man identified as Finanzrath Fisher. He stands, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly and gazes to the left. He tucks his right hand into his coat jacket and leans his left hand on a plinth located beside him.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Architectural decoration & motifs
            • Plinths
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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