Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Antoine François Jean Claudet (1797-1867)
Prince Ferdinand, Duc d'Alençon (1844-1910) c.1860
Albumen print | 8.1 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2907631
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Ferdinand, the Duke of Alençon (1844-1910), standing, facing towards the camera. He holds an open book in his right hand and rests his left hand on a small table. There are several books on the table.
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Creator(s)
Antoine François Jean Claudet (1797-1867) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Ferdinand, Duke of Alençon (1844-1910) -
annotation: The Duc d'Alençon/ (2nd son of the D. de Nemours) [beneath work]
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8.1 x 5.2 cm (image)
9.4 x 5.9 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
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The Duc d'Alencon (2nd son of the Duc de Nemours). [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
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Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Photography
- Photographs
- Photograph albums
- Photographs
- Photography
- Philosophy & Psychology
- Psychology
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Reading (activity)
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Psychology
- visual works
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