Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Jules Van Praet (1806-78) 1860
Albumen print, carte de visite | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913909
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.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Praet, Jules van (1806-78) -
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
- Clothing
- Gloves
- Travel Goods
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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