Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900)
29 Feb 1860Albumen print | 9.8 x 6.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900251
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), standing, facing slightly to the left. He places his right foot on an upper stair, bending his right knee. He places his right hand on his knee and his left hand on his hip. He wears a naval uniform and holds a cap in his right hand.
Creator(s)
Dudley Charles Fitzgerald, 24th Baron de Ros (1827-1907) (photographer)
Prince Alfred/ Feby 29th 1860./ Col: De Ros.
9.8 x 6.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert