Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Wilhelm, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine (1845-1900)
1861Albumen 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.
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]
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)
Prince William of Hesse, 3rd son of Prince Charles, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
- Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- visual works
