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    FRANCES SALLY DAY (1815-92)

    Albert Grey, later 4th Earl Grey (1851-1917)

    c. 1859

    Albumen print | 7.9 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906459

    Photograph of a full length portrait of the young Albert Grey, later 4th Earl Grey (1851-1917), seated at a table, facing towards the camera. He turns his head to the left, his face captured in profile. He wears Highland dress, including a kilt and tartan socks.

    His father was Sir Charles Grey, secretary to Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. In later life, Albert Grey served as Governor-General of Canada from 1904 to 1911.

    • Creator(s)

      Frances Sally Day (1815-92) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey (1851-1917)

    • annotation: Master Albert Grey/ Miss Day [beneath work]

    • 7.9 x 5.8 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Isle of Wight [England]
                • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                  • Osborne House
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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