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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Sophie, Queen of the Netherlands (1818-77)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2907615

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sophie, Queen of the Netherlands (1818-77), standing, facing halfway to the right. She rests her left arm on an ornate chair.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Sophie of Württemberg, Queen of the Netherlands (1818-77)

  • annotation: The Queen of the Netherlands. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Queen of the Netherlands [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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