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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN

    Unidentified man

    1860

    Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913936

    Photograph of a full length portrait of an unidentified man. He faces halfway to the left and turns his head towards the camera. He places his left hand on top of a pile of books positioned on a table beside him. He holds a pair of gloves in his right hand, placing his right hand on his hip.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown (photographer)

    • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Men
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