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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia (1828-85)

1858

Overpainted salted paper print | 23.5 x 20.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906756

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia (1828-85) seated on a chair, facing a quarter to the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He wears a military uniform and rests his left hand on the hilt of his sword.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Frederick Charles, Prince of Prussia (1828-85)

  • 23.5 x 20.0 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia, 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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