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    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

    Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790-1865)

    c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907575

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790-1865), seated, facing three-quarters to the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He sits next to a table on which he rests his left hand.

    • Creator(s)

      John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

      Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790-1865)

    • 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)

      9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

      23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

      24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

    • The King of the Belgians. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

    • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

    • Subject(s)
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Photography
          • Photographs
            • Photograph albums
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
            • cartes-de-visite
          • albums
            • photograph albums
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