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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Luis I, King of Portugal (1838-89), when Duc d'Oporto

    1854

    Albumen print | 20.2 x 16.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906598

    Photograph of a near-full length portrait of Luis, Duke of Oporto, later King Luis I of Portugal (1838-89), standing, facing towards the camera. He wears a military uniform with a sash. He holds a bicorn hat in his right hand and a sword in his left hand.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Luís I, King of Portugal (1838-89)

    • 20.2 x 16.8 cm (image)

      28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

    • Dom Luis, Duc d'Oporto, 1854 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Costume
              • Uniforms
                • Military uniforms
        • Engineering & Technology
          • Military engineering
            • Arms (weapons)
              • Side arms (weapons)
                • Swords
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
          • albums
            • photograph albums
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