Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
DUDLEY CHARLES FITZGERALD, 24TH BARON DE ROS (1827-1907)
Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900)
29 Feb 1860Albumen print | 9.8 x 6.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900252
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), standing, facing slightly towards the left. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. Prince Alfred leans against a pillar and crosses his right leg over his left. He places his right hand on his hip. He wears a naval uniform with cap.
Creator(s)
Dudley Charles Fitzgerald, 24th Baron de Ros (1827-1907) (photographer)
[above] Prince Alfred/ Feby 29th 1860./ [beneath] 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
