Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Friedrich Wilhelm, Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel (1820-84)
1862Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2907997
Photograph of a full length portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince of Hesse, later Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel (1820-84), standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He poses with his arms folded. There is a top hat is on the balustrade to his right.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
8.9 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Frederic William, Prince of Hesse, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
