Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant (1859-69), when Prince Leopold, Count of Hainaut
1863Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908064
Photograph of Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant (1859-69), when Prince Leopold, Count of Hainaut. The young Prince stands, facing front. He wears a long-sleeved dress and holds a rifle with both hands.
Prince Leopold died on 22 January 1869 from pneumonia, after falling into a pond.
Prince Leopold died on 22 January 1869 from pneumonia, after falling into a pond.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
The Comte de Hainaut, son of the Duke of Brabant, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Firearms
- Rifles
- Firearms
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- Boys
- Science, Medicine and Technology
