Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Angel Alonso Martinez y Hermano
The Prince of the Asturias (1857-85) and his Governess de Penafloride c.1860
Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2907659
Photograph of an infant Alfonso, Prince of the Asturias (1857-85) held by his Governess. The Governess faces right and holds the young Prince so he faces towards her. They both looks towards the camera.
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Creator(s)
Angel Alonso Martinez y Hermano (photographer)
Subject(s)
Governess de PenaflorideAlfonso XII, King of Spain & the Indies (1857-85) -
annotation: The Prince of the Asturias/ & his Governess de Penafloride.- [beneath work]
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9.1 x 5.9 cm (image)
10.1 x 6.7 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
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The Prince of the Asturias and his Governess de Penafloride. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
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Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Photography
- Photographs
- Photograph albums
- Photographs
- Photography
- visual works
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