Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
William Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester (1823-90)
1859Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2910696
Photograph of a full length portrait of William Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester (1823-90) seated, facing three-quarters to the left. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He holds a top hat in his right hand and an umbrella in his left.
The Duke was Lord of the Bedchamber to the Prince Albert (1819-61) in 1852.
The Duke was Lord of the Bedchamber to the Prince Albert (1819-61) in 1852.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
The Duke of Manchester
8.4 x 5.9 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert
