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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    General André-Lambert Nypels

    1860

    Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913930

    Photograph of a full length portrait of General André-Lambert Nypels standing, facing slightly towards the right. He turns his head towards the camera. He holds a top hat in his left hand and a cane and gloves in his right. He poses beside and ornate table.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      André-Lambert Nypels (fl.1860s)

    • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
              • Top hats
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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