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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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Johann I, King of Saxony (1801-73) 1860

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2907848

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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.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Johann I, King of Saxony (1801-73)
  • annotation: The King of Saxony. 1860. [beneath work]
  • 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)

  • The King of Saxony, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Plumed hats