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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Prince Philippe of Belgium, Count of Flanders (1837-1905)

1860

Albumen print | 7.9 x 4.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2907583

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders (1837-1905), standing, facing three-quarters to the right. His left arm rests against an ornamental pillar.

  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders (1837-1905)

  • 7.9 x 4.6 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 Count of Flanders. [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
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