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Glass plate negatives

Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods

AFTER SIR GEORGE HAYTER (1792-1871)

'Prince Albert (1819-61)'

1850-70

RCIN 2084853

Glass plate negative of a painting of the figure of Prince Albert from Sir George Hayter (1792-1871)’s painting of the Marriage of Queen Victoria (RCIN 407165). For a similar work in the Collection see RCIN 404314. 

The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. 

  • Creator(s)

    After Sir George Hayter (1792-1871) (artist)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • negatives
            • glass plate negatives
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