Portraiture
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 1860Albumen 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.
Creator(s)
William Henry Southwell (1823-70) (photographer)
Prince Alfred./ March, 1860./ Southwell.
9.0 x 6.4 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Naval Uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology
