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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    William Brougham, 2nd Baron Brougham & Vaux (1795-1886)

    1876 after an original of c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2911214

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Lord Brougham standing, facing towards the camera. He looks to the left. He rests his right arm on a chair beside him and holds a book in his right hand.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      William Brougham, 2nd Baron Brougham & Vaux (1795-1886)

    • 8.8 x 5.7 cm (image)

      9.7 x 6.1 cm (mount)

      23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

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