Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Gustav, Prince of Wasa (1799-1877)
c.1860Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907619
Photograph of a full length portrait of Gustav, Prince of Wasa (1799-1877), seated, facing towards the camera. He is seated beside a small side table. He holds a newspaper with both hands in front of his body and gazes down, giving the appearance of reading.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
The Prince of Wasa.
8.6 x 5.3 cm (image)
9.9 x 6.1 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
The Prince of Wasa. [Album: Photographs. Royal portraits, vol.47]
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Photography
- Photographs
- Photograph albums
- Photographs
- Photography
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
