Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Maharajah Duleep Singh (1838-93) c.1861
Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2907868
Photograph of Maharajah Duleep Singh standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He wears ceremonial dress including a jewelled turban.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Duleep Singh (1838-93)Duleep Singh (1838-93) -
annotation: HIS HIGHNESS THE MAHARAJAH DULEEP SINGH. [beneath work]
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8.9 x 5.7 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)
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His Highness the Maharajah Duleep Singh. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
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Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Turbans
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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