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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

William Henry Fitzroy, 6th Duke of Grafton (1819-82), when Earl of Euston

c. 1860

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911151

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Earl of Euston, standing, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the right. He poses with his right hand in his pocket and places his left hand on a top hat perched on a table beside him.
  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    William Henry Fitzroy, 6th Duke of Grafton (1819-82)
  • 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.2 cm (image)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs