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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913), when Prince William of Denmark

    1862

    Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907993

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Wilhelm, later George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913) standing facing front. He poses with his right hand in his coat pocket and his left hand holding a cap.

    Prince Wilhelm was elected King of the Hellenes as George I in 1863.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913)

    • 8.7 x 5.3 cm (image)

      9.8 x 6.4 cm (mount)

      22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

      23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

    • William, 2nd son of Prince Christian of Denmark 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
            • cartes-de-visite
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