Portraiture
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)
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
