Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Prince Arthur in the undress uniform of the Guards
c.1880 after an original of 8 Feb 1854Carbon 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
- visual works
