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LOUIS JOSEPH GHÉMAR (1819-73)

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84) when Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold

Oct 1862

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908058

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84) when Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold. Prince Arthur stands, facing front. He holds a hat in his right hand and has his left arm around the shoulders of his brother. Prince Leopold sits on a small table, his feet on a stool. Both children wear kilts and sporrans, and look towards the camera.

  • Creator(s)

    Louis Joseph Ghémar (1819-73) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
    Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)

  • 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Kilts
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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