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Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

    FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

    'H.R.H. The Duke of Saxe Coburg & Gotha'; Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818-93)

    1857

    Albumen print | 23.1 x 18.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2117938

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Ernest II Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha leaning against the urn of a balustrade. Ernest II wears a hat, spotted bow tie, shirt, jacket, trousers and one leather glove. The Duke was the elder brother of Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria.

    • Creator(s)

      Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1818-93)

    • 23.1 x 18.5 cm (image)

      38.4 x 31.5 cm (page dimensions)

    • Commissioned by Queen Victoria

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Germany
            • Bavaria [Germany]
              • Coburg [Bavaria]
                • The Rosenau [Coburg]
                  • The Terrace [The Rosenau]
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Botany
          • Systematic botany
            • Succulent plants
              • Cacti
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Gardening
            • Ornamental gardening
              • Pot plants
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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