Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
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Gaston, Comte d'Eu (1842-1922) 1859
Salted paper print | 19.9 x 15.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2906749
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Gaston of Orleans, Comte d'Eu (1842-1922) seated on a chair, facing towards the camera. He looks to the left. He poses with his right thumb tucked into his waistcoat pocket and he holds a walking stick in his left hand. An open book lies on the floor to his left. Photograph taken in Claremont.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Gaston d'Orleans, Count of Eu (1842-1922)Eu, Counts of -
19.9 x 15.4 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
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Gaston, Comte d'Eu, Claremont 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- visual works
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