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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Carlos María Fitz-James Stuart, later the 16th Duke of Alba (1849-1901)

    1860

    Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2914227

    Photograph of a full length portrait of a young Carlos María Fitz-James Stuart, later the 16th Duke of Alba (1849-1901). He stands facing towards the camera, his right hand on his hip. He wears a military uniform with plumed cap.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Carlos María Fitz-James Stuart, 16th Duke of Alba (1849-1901)

    • annotation: Le fils du Duc d'Albe. 1860. [beneath work]

    • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Costume
              • Uniforms
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
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