Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
L HAASE & CO (ACTIVE C. 1860-1890S)
Prince Louis of Hesse (1837-92)
c.1860Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907701
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Louis of Hesse (1837-92), standing and facing towards the viewer. He wears a military uniform. His right hand is tucked into his uniform jacket and he carries a cap in his left hand.
Creator(s)
L Haase & Co (active c. 1860-1890s) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (1837-92)annotation: Prince Louis of Hesse. [beneath work]
8.5 x 5.3 cm (image)
10.4 x 5.9 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
Prince Louis of Hesse. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
- Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- visual works
