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Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1824-84)

1860

Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2907569

Photograph of Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1824-84) standing, facing slightly towards the right. He turns his head three-quarters towards the right and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He wears a military uniform. He stands in front of a table on which he rests his right hand. He holds a hat in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1824-84)

  • annotation: Prince Leopold of S. Coburg/ & Gotha. 1860. [beneath work]

  • 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.8 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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