Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
André Adolfe Eugène Disdéri (1819-89)
Élie Frédéric Forey c. 1860
Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2914102
Photograph of a full length portrait of Élie Frédéric Forey (1804-1872) standing, facing three-quarters towards the left. He gazes down at a document he holds in his right hand. He wears a naval uniform. The uniform is decorated with numerous medals and orders.
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Creator(s)
André Adolfe Eugène Disdéri (1819-89) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Élie Frédéric Forey (1804-1872) -
9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Naval Uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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