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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

'Princess Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart'

c. 1859

Albumen print? | RCIN 2866342

Photograph of a three-quarter-length portrait of Princess Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart (1692-1712) as a child. The sitter is facing towards the viewer, completing a flower arrangement placed beside her, to the left. Wearing her hair high, the princess is depicted in a sumptuous dress with a square-cut neckline. A long chain is wound around her body and fastened with a brooch to the bottom edge of the neckline.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Fife, Duff-house, Banffshire.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (artist)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert