Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Prince Albert of Prussia (1837-1906) c.1860
Salted paper print | 8.6 x 4.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2907591
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Albert of Prussia (1837-1906) standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He turns his head towards the camera. Prince Albert is dressed in military uniform. He holds a sword in his left hand and a cap in his right hand.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Albrecht, Prince of Prussia (1837-1906) -
annotation: Prince Albert of Prussia./ Son of Prince Albert. [beneath work]
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8.6 x 4.9 cm (image)
9.7 x 5.8 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
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Prince Albert of Prussia, son of Prince Albert. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
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Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Photography
- Photographs
- Photograph albums
- Photographs
- Photography
- visual works
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