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 2914960
Carte-de-visite photograph of Prince Albert, standing, facing towards the camera. He leans against a plinth, located on the left side of the photograph. He poses with his right hand tucked into his waistcoat and left hand placed on his hip. On the left side of the photograph is a covered table with a small bronze figurine. There is a globe on the floor on the right side of the photograph.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
8.5 x 5 cm (sight)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert