Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
William Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester (1823-90) 1859
Albumen 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.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
William Drogo Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester (1823-90) -
annotation: The Duke of Manchester [beneath work]
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8.4 x 5.9 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.3 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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