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ALFRED FILLON (1825-81)

Luis I, King of Portugal and the Algarves (1838-89), when the Duke of Oporto

1861

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907953

Photograph of Luis, Duke of Aporto, standing, facing halfway to the right. He looks towards the camera. He wears a naval uniform and hold a cap in his left hand. He rests his left arm on the back of a chair. There is drapery in the background, on the left.

  • Creator(s)

    Alfred Fillon (1825-81) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Luís I, King of Portugal (1838-89)

  • annotation: The Duke of Oporto./ 2nd Son of King Ferdinand. (1861) [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.7 x 5.9 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Duke of Aporto, 2nd son of King Ferdinand. 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Naval Uniforms
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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