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The Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred Jan 1852
Daguerreotype | 11.1 x 8.6 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2932496

Theodore Brunell (1822-61)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and Prince Alfred Jan 1852


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Daguerreotype of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910) and Prince Alfred (1844-1866). The Prince of Wales stands to the left holding a sword with Prince Alfred sitting beside him holding a gun. The daguerreotype is mounted in a dark red leather case with a red velvet interior. 'P.W. & A.E. 1852' is embossed on the lid in gold lettering. Brunell was invited to Windsor Castle at the beginning of 1852 to photograph the royal family. He spent almost three weeks making portraits of the royal children, creating at least six images. These include this portrait of the Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred, two of the Princess Royal with Princess Alice, two of Princess Helena and one of Princess Louise. Brunell also photographed the Duchess of Kent with her ladies-in-waiting at Frogmore House.
Provenance
Commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1852
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Medium and techniques
Daguerreotype
Measurements
11.1 x 8.6 cm (image) (image)
13.9 x 11.2 cm (excluding case, cover, etc)
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Alternative title(s)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, and Prince Alfred
Featured in
ExhibitionVictoria & Albert: Art & Love: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
The first exhibition to focus on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s shared enthusiasm for art
ExhibitionCrown and Camera: The British Royal Family and Photography 1842-1910 : The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
The first Royal Collection exhibition to be entirely dedicated to photography
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