Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Johann I, King of Saxony (1801-73) 1860
Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2907848
Photograph of Johann I, King of Saxony, standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He wears a military uniform and holds a plumed hat under his left arm. A sword hangs by his left side.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Johann I, King of Saxony (1801-73) -
annotation: The King of Saxony. 1860. [beneath work]
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8.4 x 5.2 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)
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The King of Saxony, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
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Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Headgear
- Hats
- Plumed hats
- Hats
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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