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ANTOINE FRANÇOIS JEAN CLAUDET (1797-1867)

'The Duc de Guise aged 3 years'; Francois, Duc de Guise (1854-72)

Feb 1857

Albumen print with overpainting | 16.0 x 12.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906632

Photograph of a full length portrait of François, Duc de Guise (1854-72), aged 3 years. He stands on a settee facing towards the camera. He holds what appears to be a toy gun in his right hand. The photograph has been overpainted with black ink.

  • Creator(s)

    Antoine François Jean Claudet (1797-1867) (photographer)

  • The Duc de Guise/ aged 3 years/ 2nd son of the Duc'd'Aumale/ Feb 1857/ Claudet

  • 16.0 x 12.7 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • The Duc de Guise, aged 3 years, 2nd Son of the Duc d'Aumale, Feb 1857 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Seating. Chairs
            • Settees
    • Children
    • Boys
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