Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
UNKNOWN PERSON
'Henrietta, Marchioness of Huntly'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866331
Photograph of a half-length portrait of Lady Henrietta Gordon (1573-1642), wife of George Gordon, 1st Marquis of Huntly (1562-1636). The sitter is shown facing three-quarters to the left and gazing at the viewer. She wears a dark dress with a laced, falling ruff and a pearl earring.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Banffshire.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Banffshire.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (artist)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
