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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

BRITISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY

William II, Emperor of Germany, when Prince William of Prussia (1859-1949)

c. 1859-60

Watercolour on card over a photograph | 2.1 cm (Support diameter) (support, diameter) | RCIN 420525

A hand-coloured photograph, possibly by Henry Heath, who was paid for a number of photographic miniatures taken at Osborne House in August 1859: '2 Copies of Photograph Miniature of Pce F[rederick]. W[illiam]. V[ictor]. A[lbert]. Each 3 guineas' (RA PP/VIC/2/40/130).
  • Creator(s)

    British School, 19th century (artist)

    ? Henry Charles Heath (1829-98) (photographer)

    After British School, 19th century (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1859-1941)
  • 2.1 cm (Support diameter) (support, diameter)

    2.7 cm (frame diameter)

  • Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, later Wilhelm II, German Emperor (1859-1949)

  • First recorded in the Royal Collection during the reign of Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Plumed hats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • miniatures (paintings)