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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Madame 'Lina' Hocédé and unidentified man

c. 1861

Albumen print | 4.0 x 3.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2117426

Photograph of a half length double portrait of Madame 'Lina' Hocédé and an unidentified man. They both stand, facing slightly towards each other, and appear to smile. Madame Hocédé looks towards the camera, placing her left hand on the man's shoulder and her right hand on his arm. The man looks to the left.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Maria Hocédé (d. c. 1901)

  • 4.0 x 3.0 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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