Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Ernest Arrighi de Casanova, Duc de Padoue (1814-88)

1860

Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2914022

Photograph of a full length portrait of Ernest Arrighi de Casanova, Duc de Padoue seated, facing towards the camera. He poses with his legs crossed and holds a book up to his chest with both hands. He appears as if he is reading.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ernest Arrighi de Casanova, Duc de Padoue (1814-88)
  • 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Physical and Mental Activities
      • Reading (activity)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs

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