Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917)
William Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester (1823-90) 1879 after an original of 1860
Carbon print | 8.2 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2910776
Photograph of a full length portrait of William Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester (1823-90) standing, facing towards the camera. He wears a military uniform and holds a plumed helmet in his right hand. He holds the hilt of his sword with his left hand.
Montagu was Lord of the Bedchamber to Prince Albert in 1852.
Montagu was Lord of the Bedchamber to Prince Albert in 1852.
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Creator(s)
Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)
Subject(s)
William Drogo Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester (1823-90) -
annotation: The Duke of Manchester. [beneath work]
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8.2 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- visual works
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