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Prince August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1845-1907) 1861

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907951

Prince August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1845-1907)

Unknown Person

Prince August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1845-1907) 1861

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Description

Photograph of Prince August, standing, leaning on the back of a chair. He faces halfway to the left and turns his head towards the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He is dressed in civilian clothes. An open book lies on a table to his right.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prince August of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1845-1907)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)

9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

Markings

annotation: Prince Augustus of Saxe-Coburg./ 2nd Son of Prince Augustus. 1861. [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
References

Alternative title(s)

Prince Augustus of Saxe Coburg, 2nd son of Prince Augustus. 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

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