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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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Jules Van Praet (1806-78) 1860

Albumen print, carte de visite | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913909

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Photograph of a full length portrait of Jules Van Praet standing, facing slightly towards the left. He leans against an armchair, positioned behind him. He gazes to the left. He holds a cane in his right hand and a glove in his gloved left hand.

Van Praet was personal secretary to Leopold I, King of the Belgians.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Praet, Jules van (1806-78)
  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Walking sticks
            • Canes
        • Clothing
          • Gloves