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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.

  • 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]

  • 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)

  • The Duc d'Alencon (2nd son of the Duc de Nemours). [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    • Physical and Mental Activities
      • Reading (activity)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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