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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Frederick VII, King of Denmark (1808-63)

    1862

    Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2907985

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Frederick VII, King of Denmark (1808-63) standing, facing halfway to the left. He turns his head to look towards the camera. He wears a military uniform. There is a column and drapery to left.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Frederik VII, King of Denmark (1808-63)

    • 8.7 x 5.2 cm (image)

      9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

      22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

      23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

    • Frederic 7th King of Denmark, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

    • Subject(s)
      • Genealogy and Heraldry
        • Orders (honour)
          • Order of the Garter (England)
        • Heraldry
          • Insignia (heraldic)
            • Insignia-Stars (heraldic)
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
            • cartes-de-visite
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