Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
William Bambridge (1810-79)
Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), at his confirmation 5 - 5 Apr 1860
Albumen print | 14.2 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900275
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), standing, facing left, his back facing towards the camera. The left side of his face is visible in profile. He appears to read from a prayer book. There is a makeshift altar in the background. Photograph taken at the prince's confirmation at Windsor Castle.
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Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) -
annotation: Prince Alfred,/ at his Confirmation,/ Windsor Castle. April 5th 1860./ Bambridge. [beneath work]
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14.2 x 10.3 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Christian church in general
- Sacraments
- Confirmation (sacrament)
- Sacraments
- Christian church in general
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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