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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Prince Constantin of Oldenburg (1850-1906)

1863

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2908173

Photograph of Prince Constantin of Oldenburg wearing military uniform, his right hand in his trouser pocket, his left hand holds his cap.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Constantin, Prince of Oldenburg (1850-1906)
  • 8.3 x 5.3 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Prince Constantine, 4th son of Prince Peter of Oldenburg, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite