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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    1861

    Albumen print | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914964

    Carte-de-visite photograph of Prince Albert, standing, facing slightly to the right. He turns his head towards the camera and gazes to the left. He holds a top hat in his right hand and rests his left hand on a chair. On the left side of the photograph is a covered table with a small bronze figurine, and fluted column behind.

    • Creator(s)

      Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    • 8.5 x 5 cm (sight)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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