Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
BRITISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
William II, Emperor of Germany, when Prince William of Prussia (1859-1949)
c. 1859-60Watercolour on card over a photograph | 2.1 cm (Support diameter) (support, diameter) | RCIN 420525
A hand-coloured photograph, possibly by Henry Heath, who was paid for a number of photographic miniatures taken at Osborne House in August 1859: '2 Copies of Photograph Miniature of Pce F[rederick]. W[illiam]. V[ictor]. A[lbert]. Each 3 guineas' (RA PP/VIC/2/40/130).
Creator(s)
British School, 19th century (artist)
? Henry Charles Heath (1829-98) (photographer)
After British School, 19th century (photographer)
Subject(s)
Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1859-1941)2.1 cm (Support diameter) (support, diameter)
2.7 cm (frame diameter)
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, later Wilhelm II, German Emperor (1859-1949)
- First recorded in the Royal Collection during the reign of Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Plumed hats
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- miniatures (paintings)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
