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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN

Charles Rogier (1800-85)

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913933

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Charles Rogier, standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He places his right hand on a chair positioned beside him.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown (photographer)

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert