Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Prince Albert of Saxe-Altenburg (1843-1902)
1863Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2908056
Photograph of Prince Albert of Saxe-Altenburg (1843-1902), standing facing the viewer. He wears the uniform of Prussian General and rests his hand on his sword. A helmet rests on a plinth beside him.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
8.3 x 5.2 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Prince Albert, son of Prince Edward of Saxe-Altenburg, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
