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Prince Albert encouraged his children’s interest in photography

Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)

Prince Arthur, Prince Leopold and Major Elphinstone 1864

Albumen print | 8.9 x 6.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2917710

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Photograph of a full length group portrait of, from left to right, Major Howard Craufurd Elphinstone, Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold. The Major is seated, holding a book up and open with his left hand. Prince Arthur stands beside him, looking at the book. Prince Leopold is seated on the ground, looking up. He holds a cane in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Sir Howard Craufurd Elphinstone (1829-90)
    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
    Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)
  • 8.9 x 6.6 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs taken and arranged by Prince Alfred

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