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ANGEL ALONSO MARTINEZ Y HERMANO

The Infante Don Sebastian of Spain (1811-75)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 6.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907662

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sebastian, Infante of Spain 1811-75), standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He rests his right arm on the back of an armchair. He wears a morning coat with insignia.

  • Creator(s)

    Angel Alonso Martinez y Hermano (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Sebastián María Gabriel de Borbón (1811-75)

  • 8.6 x 6.1 cm (image)

    10.1 x 6.8 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Infant Don Sebastian of Spain. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    • Genealogy and Heraldry
      • Orders (honour)
        • Order of St John (Great Britain)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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