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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Prince Arthur in the undress uniform of the Guards

c.1880 after an original of 8 Feb 1854

Carbon print | 15.4 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2900018

Photograph of a full length portrait of a young Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942). The Prince stands, facing towards the camera. He wears the undress uniform of the Guards, with a sword by his side.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • annotation: Prince Arthur/ in the undress uniform of the Guards./ 8th Feb 1854./ By Mr Fenton. [beneath work]

  • 15.4 x 5.9 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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