Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE
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 (photographer)
Subject(s)
Josef, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg (1789-1868)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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- visual works
