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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Marquise de la Tour Maubourg

1860

Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2914070

Photograph of a full length portrait of Marquise de la Tour Maubourg seated, facing towards the camera. She gazes down at a rosary she holds in front of her chest with both hands.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert