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CALDESI, BLANFORD & CO

Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale (1822-97)

1860

Albumen print | 9.5 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907641

Photograph of a full length portrait of Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale (1822-97), standing and facing three-quarters to the right. He is photographed outdoors and holds a hat in his left hand. He rests his right hand on the back of a wicker chair.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi, Blanford & Co (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Henri d'Orleans, Duke of Aumâle (1822-97)

  • annotation: The Duc d'Aumale. 1860. [beneath work]

  • 9.5 x 5.3 cm (image)

    10.3 x 6.1 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Duc d'Aumale, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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