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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

ANTOINE FRANÇOIS JEAN CLAUDET (1797-1867)

Prince Louis, Duc de Nemours (1814-96)

1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2907629

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Louis, Duke of Nemours (1814-96), standing and facing towards the camera. He poses with his right hand on his hip. His top hat, cane and gloves are on the table to his right.
  • Creator(s)

    Antoine François Jean Claudet (1797-1867) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Louis d'Orleans, Duke of Nemours (1814-96)
  • annotation: The Duc de Nemours./ 1860. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Duc de Nemours, 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
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums