Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Wilhelm, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine (1845-1900) 1861
Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907875
Photograph of Wilhelm, Prince of Hesse, seated at a small circular table with his right hand resting against his forehead. He faces towards the camera. There is an open book on the table.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Wilhelm, Prince of Hesse (1845-1900) -
annotation: Prince William of Hesse./ 3rd Son of Prince Charles. 1861. [beneath work]
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8.8 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)
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Prince William of Hesse, 3rd son of Prince Charles, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
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Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- visual works
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