Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
FRANCES SALLY DAY (C. 1816-92)
Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900)
Jul 1859Albumen print | 8.1 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900206
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) seated on a bench, facing towards the camera. He poses with both hands placed on his knees. He holds a cap in his right hand. The prince wears a naval uniform. Photograph taken at Osborne.
Creator(s)
Frances Sally Day (c. 1816-92) (photographer)
[above] Prince Alfred,/ Osborne, July, 1859./ [below] Miss Day
8.1 x 6.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
