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 2914966
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 left arm on his waist and his right thumb tucked into his waistcoat. 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