Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
William Henry Southwell (1823-70)
Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) Mar 1860
Albumen print | 9.0 x 6.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2900264
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), standing, facing towards the camera. He leans his right arm against a plinth, holding a cap in his right hand, and places his left thumb in his pocket. He wears a naval uniform. There is drapery on the far left side of the photograph.
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Creator(s)
William Henry Southwell (1823-70) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) -
annotation: Prince Alfred./ March, 1860./ Southwell. [beneath work]
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9.0 x 6.4 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)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Naval Uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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