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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Manuel Gutiérrez de la Concha (1808-74)

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2914231

Photograph of a full length portrait of Manuel Gutiérrez de la Concha (1808-74) standing, facing halfway to the right. He turns his head towards the camera and looks to the left. He wears a military uniform. He places his left hand on his sword and holds a plumed, military hat.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • Le Colonel Général D. Manuel de la Concha./ Reproduced. 1874. 1860.

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert