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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

[Prince Albert]

c.1860-1900

Albumen Print | 25.2 x 15.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 605888

Photograph of a portrait of Prince Albert as consort. Whole length with short hair, collar, waistcoat, and coat. Standing holding a hat and walking stick in hands. With a view of a terrace in the background.

  • Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

  • 25.2 x 15.1 cm (sheet of paper)

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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