This website presents our knowledge and research on this important aspect of the Royal Collection. As of April 2026 it will not be regularly updated and new research on this topic will sit within the main website.

Visit the Royal Collection

Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Prince Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1841-66)

    1858

    Salted paper print | 21.0 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906702

    Photograph of a near full length portrait of Prince Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1841-66) standing, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the left. He poses with his left hand on his hip and his right hand on a balustrade that is partly covered by drapery.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Prince Anton (1841-66)

    • 21.0 x 16.5 cm (image)

      28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

      29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

    • Prince Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
          • albums
            • photograph albums
    PreviousNext
    PreviousNext