Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Heinrich Hermann Josef Freiherr von Hess (1788-1870) c.1860
Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2913724
Photograph of a full length portrait of Heinrich Hermann Josef Freiherr von Hess (1788-1870) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the right and looks ahead, away from the camera. He wears a military uniform with a cape. Various medals are pinned to his chest.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Heinrich Hermann Josef Freiherr von Hess (1788-1870) -
annotation: Baron H Hess. [beneath work]
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8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
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