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    CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

    Prince Albert (1819-61)

    c. 1860

    Carte de visite, albumen print | 9.4 x 6.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2105808

    On 3 July 1861, Prince Albert posed for a series of photographs for the noted photographer Camille Silvy (1834–1910).  The Prince is depicted surrounded by objects, including a globe, books and a statuette of Venus, representing his varied interests in travel, literature and art. 

    Following Prince Albert's death in 1861, cartes-de-visite of the Prince sold in the tens of thousands. 

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