Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Frederick VIII, King of Denmark (1843-1912), when Prince Frederick of Denmark
1862Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907991
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Frederick of Denmark, later Frederick VIII, King of Denmark (1843-1912) seated with his legs crossed, facing three-quarters to the left. He turns his head to look at the camera. He holds a cap in his lap. There is a free-standing mirror with an ornate frame behind him.
Frederik became King of Denmark as Frederick VIII on Christian IX's death on 29 January 1906.
Frederik became King of Denmark as Frederick VIII on Christian IX's death on 29 January 1906.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Frederik VIII, King of Denmark (1843-1912)8.8 x 5.3 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Frederic, son of Prince Christian of Denmark, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Mirrors
- Furniture & accessories
- Home economics
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
