Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
1861Albumen photographic print based onto card | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914958
Carte-de-visite photograph of Prince Albert, seated, facing towards the camera. He gazes to the left. He holds a book open with both hands, positioning the book in front of his chest. On the left side of the photograph is a covered table with a small bronze figurine, and fluted column behind.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
8.5 x 5 cm (sight)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
