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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

G. Russell Esquire

c.1860-1

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911357

Photograph of G. Russell Esquire, standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head three-quarters to the right. He holds a sabre with both hands in front of his body. He wears a military uniform and his uniform cap sits beside him on a plinth. He poses in front of a painted backdrop.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    G Russell
  • annotation: G. RUSSELL ESQR. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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