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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    ? WILLIAM MORRIS GRUNDY (1806-59)

    A Turkish Lady

    c.1857

    Salted paper print | 20.6 x 16.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906230

    Photograph of a full length portrait of a woman, seated with her left hand raised towards her face in contemplation. On the left by her feet stands a hookah pipe, the end of which she holds in her right hand. She faces three-quarters right and wears a white covering on her head.

    • Creator(s)

      ? William Morris Grundy (1806-59) (photographer)

    • 20.6 x 16.7 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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