Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Gaston, Comte d'Eu (1842-1922)
1859Salted 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.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Gaston d'Orleans, Count of Eu (1842-1922)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)
Gaston, Comte d'Eu, Claremont 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- visual works
