Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
ATTRIBUTED TO DISDERI : PARIS AND LONDON
Napoleon III, Empress Eugénie and Napoléon, Prince Imperial
1859Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2907672
Photograph of a full length group portrait of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French (1808-73), Empress Eugénie (1826-1920) and their son Napoléon, Prince Imperial (1856-79). Napoleon III stands facing the viewer. The Empress Eugénie is seated in front of her husband, facing three-quarters to the right. She looks down at her son who stands looking to front.
Creator(s)
Attributed to Disderi : Paris and London (photographer)
The Emperor Napoleon, the/ Empress & Prince Imperial
8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)
9.5 x 5.9 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)The Emperor Napoleon, The Empress and Prince Impériale. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort