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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

    Prince Albert (1819-61)

    c. 1860

    Carte de visite, albumen print | 9.7 x 6.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2105810

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Albert (1819-61) standing, leaning against a column. He holds a top hat in his right hand. To his left is a chair on which sits a portfolio of prints or drawings. Prince Albert holds the folio together with his left hand. To his right is a small table on which sits a statuette of Venus.

    • Creator(s)

      Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    • 9.7 x 6.4 cm (whole object)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Plastic arts
          • Sculpture
            • Statues
              • Statuettes
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      Object type(s)
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          • photographs
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