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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Henry Pelham-Clinton, Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (1811-64)

    1876 after an original of c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911222

    Photograph of a full length portrait of the Duke of Newcastle, standing, facing slightly towards the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He leans against a plinth, resting his left arm on top of the small structure.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Henry Pelham, 5th Duke of Newcastle (1811-64)

    • 8.8 x 5.6 cm (image)

      9.7 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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