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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Constance, Countess of Derby (1840-1922) when Constance Villiers

    1888 after an original of c.1860

    Carbon print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911201

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Lady Constance Villiers, standing, facing three-quarters to the left. She looks ahead, away from the camera. She is posed outside.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby (1840-1922)

    • 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)

      9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)

      23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
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