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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), as a private of the Grenadier Guards

c.1880 after an original of Mar 1856

Salted 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 (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • annotation: Prince Arthur/ as a private of the Grenadier Guards/ Windsor Castle. March 1856./ By Mr Bambridge [beneath work]

  • 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
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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