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AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

Prince Arthur

c. 1855

Salted paper print | 9.0 x 10.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2506527

Photograph of a painting of an infant Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1842). He is seated on the ground and reaches out towards a ball.

The painting is by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) and is held in the Royal Collection (RCIN 404469).

  • Creator(s)

    After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

  • annotation: The Prince Arthur.- 1851- [beneath work]

  • 9.0 x 10.7 cm (image)

  • From an album compiled by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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