'Prince Frederick William of Prussia'; later Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88) Jun 1856

Salted paper print with overpainting | 23.3 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906625

John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

Description

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Frederick William of Prussia, later Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88) standing, facing a quarter towards the left. He turns his head towards the camera and gazes ahead. He wears a military uniform. He leans against a small side table to his right. A plumed helmet is placed on the table. The photograph has been over painted with black ink.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen 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 Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print with overpainting

salted paper print, overpainted

Measurements

23.3 x 18.1 cm (image)

28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

Markings

annotation: Pce Frederick Wm. of Prussia/Mayall. /June 1856. [beneath photograph]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Headgear
Hats
Plumed hats
Costume
Uniforms
Military uniforms
References

Alternative title(s)

Prince Frederick William of Prussia, June 1856 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

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