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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Oscar II, King of Sweden (1829-1907), when Prince Oscar of Sweden

    1862

    Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907982

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Oscar, later Oscar II, King of Sweden (1829-1907) standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He stands in front of a balustrade, on top of which is a plumed hat. He wears a military uniform.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Oscar II Frederik, King of Sweden & Norway (1829-1907)

    • 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image)

      9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

      22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

      23.9 x 19.4 cm (album)

    • Prince Oscar of Sweden, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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