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Prince Henry of the Netherlands (1820-79)

1862

Albumen print | 7.1 x 4.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2908042

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Henry of the Netherlands (1820-79) standing, facing towards the camera. He rests his left arm on the back of a chair. He wears a medal on a chain around his neck.

Prince Henry was the third son of King William II of the Netherlands.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Henry of the Netherlands (1820-79)

  • 7.1 x 4.8 cm (image)

    9.8 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Prince Henry of the Netherlands, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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