Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
1861Albumen photographic print pasted onto card | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914965
Carte-de-visite photograph of Prince Albert, standing, facing slightly to the right, and leaning against fluted column. He holds a top hat in right hand. He holds a portfolio together with his left hand, the portfolio placed on a chair. On the left side of the photograph is a covered table with a small bronze figurine
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
8.5 x 5 cm (sight)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
