Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Jules Devaux (1828-86) 1860
Albumen print, carte de visite | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913910
Photograph of a full length portrait of Jules Devaux standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He turns his head slightly and looks towards the camera. He holds a cane in his right hand and places his left hand in his pocket. He poses in front of a painted backdrop.
Devaux was secretary to Leopold II, King of the Belgians.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Jules Devaux -
8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Travel Goods
- Walking sticks
- Canes
- Walking sticks
- Travel Goods
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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