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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Charles de Brouckère (1796-1860)

    1860

    Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913934

    Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Charles de Brouckère seated in a chair, facing halfway to the left. He poses with his legs and arms crossed.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Charles de Brouckère (1796-1860)

    • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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