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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Francis, The 2nd Marquess of Conyngham (1797-1876)

c.1860

Platinum print | 7.2 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906804

Photograph of The Marquess of Conyngham seated, facing three-quarters to the left. He turns his head towards the camera. He poses with his legs crossed. He holds a hat on his lap and is seated in front of an open doorway.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    General Francis Nathaniel Conyngham, 2nd Marquess Conyngham (1797-1876)
  • 7.2 x 5.3 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Francis, 2nd Marquess of Conyngham [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums