Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917)
Robert, Duc de Chartres (1840-1910) 1887 copy after an original of 1858
Carbon print | 21.8 x 16.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2906740
Photograph of a full length portrait of Robert, Duc de Chartres (1840-1910), standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He wears riding clothes and holds a riding whip in his right hand. He holds a hat in his left hand. He stands in front of a sheet acting as a backdrop. Photograph taken in Claremont.
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Creator(s)
Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Robert d'Orleans, Duke of Chartres (1840-1910) -
21.8 x 16.4 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
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Robert, Duc de Chartres, Claremont, 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Riding habits (apparel)
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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