Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), as a private of the Grenadier Guards
c.1880 after an original of Mar 1856Salted paper print | 11.2 x 12.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900069
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), dressed as a Private of the Grenadier Guards for the tableau, 'The Allies', performed at Windsor Castle. The young prince is seated, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the left and looks towards the camera. He holds a glass on his right knee. He wears a cap, sash, uniform jacket and light coloured trousers.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
Prince Arthur/ as a private of the Grenadier Guards/ Windsor Castle. March 1856./ By Mr Bambridge
11.2 x 12.3 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology
