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Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)

'H.R.H. The Prince Arthur' 7 - 7 Apr 1859

Hand-coloured salted paper print | 12.4 x 10.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2917897

'H. R. H. The Prince Arthur'

Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)

'H. R. H. The Prince Arthur' 7 - 7 Apr 1859

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, facing slightly towards the left. He looks towards the camera. He places his right arm on the back of a chair. The prince wears the costume of son of King Henry IV, featuring a tunic with pointed collar and tights. His hat (see RCIN 2900165) is placed on the seat of the chair.

Prince Arthur is dressed for the Bal Costume at Buckingham Palace for Prince Leopold's birthday.

Provenance

From an album compiled by Princess Helena
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Hand-coloured salted paper print

hand coloured photograph, salted paper print

Measurements

12.4 x 10.1 cm (image)
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Category
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Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Toys and Decorations
Theatrical costumes

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