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Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant (1859-69), when Prince Leopold, Count of Hainaut

1863

Albumen 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.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant (1859-69)

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