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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Unidentified man

    c. 1864

    Albumen print | 4.0 x 3.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2117430

    Photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of an unidentified man. He is seated, facing left. He turns his head slightly and looks towards the camera.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 4.0 x 3.0 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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