Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Joseph, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg (1789-1868)
1863Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908052
Photograph of a full length portrait of Joseph, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg (1789-1868) standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He holds a rolled-up paper in his left hand and places his right hand on a table. He wears a military uniform.
In 1817 Joseph married Amelia of Württemberg. They had six daughters.
In 1817 Joseph married Amelia of Württemberg. They had six daughters.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.8 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Duke Joseph of Saxe-Altenburg (uncle of the Duke), 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
