Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Prince Philipp of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1921)
1861Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2907950
Photograph of Prince Philipp of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, standing, facing three-quarters to the right and leaning against a plinth. He turns his head to look towards the camera. He wears civilian dress and holds a top hat in his left hand and gloves in his right hand.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Prince Philipp of Saxe-Coburg./ Eldest Son of Prince Augustus. 1861.
8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)
Prince Philipp of Saxe Coburg, eldest son of Prince Augustus. 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
