Portraiture
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 2907874
Photograph of Prince William of Hesse standing, facing towards the camera. He rests his right hand on a small side table positioned beside him. He wears a tartan waistcoat.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Prince William of Hesse./ 3rd Son of Prince Charles. 1861.
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
