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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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Prince Hermann of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1825-1901)

1861

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907895

Photograph of Prince Hermann standing and facing towards the camera. He looks to the right. He wears a military uniform, his coat draped over his shoulders, and holds a cane and cap.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Hermann of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1825-1901)

  • annotation: Prince Hermann of Saxe Weimar./ 2nd son of Duke Bernard. 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince Hermann of Saxe Weimar, 2nd son of Duke Bernard, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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