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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. 

  • Creator(s)

    Angel Alonso Martinez y Hermano (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Governess de Penafloride
    Alfonso XII, King of Spain & the Indies (1857-85)

  • annotation: The Prince of the Asturias/ & his Governess de Penafloride.- [beneath work]

  • 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)

  • The Prince of the Asturias and his Governess de Penafloride. [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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