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Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), and another young midshipman Nov 1859

Albumen print | 11.3 x 9.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900239

Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), and another young midshipman

Unknown Person

Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), and another young midshipman Nov 1859

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Description

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), and a fellow young midshipman. The young man is seated, facing towards the camera. Prince Alfred is seated on the ground. He places his right arm on the midshipman's leg and gazes up at him. They both wear naval uniforms. Photograph taken in Corfu. Photograph is a vignette.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

11.3 x 9.2 cm (image)

31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Greece
Ionian Islands [Greece]
Corfu [Ionian Islands]

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