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Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) c.1880, after original of 1 Nov 1859

Carbon print | 9.2 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2900237

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Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) standing, leaning against a wall. He gazes to the right. He wears a naval uniform and holds a cap in his right hand. Photograph taken in Corfu.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
  • annotation: Prince Alfred./ Corfu. Nov 1st 1859. [beneath work]
  • 9.2 x 5.8 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Greece
          • Ionian Islands
            • Corfu [Greece]