Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
MAYER FRÈRES
Napoleon III (1808-73)
1854Albumen print | 18.7 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906588
Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Napoleon III (1808-73), standing, facing slightly towards the right. He gazes, ahead, away from the camera. He wears a ceremonial uniform with a sash, shoulder lapels and medals. He holds his hat in his left hand. Photograph signed by creator.
Creator(s)
Mayer Frères (photographer)
Subject(s)
Napoléon III, Emperor of the French (1808-73)18.7 x 14.5 cm (image)
28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)
Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1854 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
