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Albert Edward, Prince of Wales as 'Winter' c.1880 after an original of 10 Feb 1854
Salted paper print | 18.7 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900032

Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales as 'Winter' c.1880 after an original of 10 Feb 1854

Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales as 'Winter' c.1880 after an original of 10 Feb 1854


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Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) seated, facing a quarter to the left. He looks towards the camera. He holds an axe in his right hand and a pair of skates in his left hand. He wears a long white beard and hair, a cape and hat. Fake snow has been applied to his hat and cape. The Prince is dressed as the embodiment of Winter for the Tableaux of the Seasons, performed at Windsor Castle.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
18.7 x 14.5 cm (image)
Markings
annotation: The Prince of Wales./ as "Winter" in the Tableaux of the Seasons./ Windsor Castle. 10 Feb: 1854./ By Mr Fenton. [beneath work]
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