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
'Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866367
Photograph of a head-and-shoulders miniature portrait of Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven (1582-1661). The sitter is facing slightly to the left and gazing at the viewer. He wears a thick ruff trimmed with lace.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Leven and Melville, Melville House, Fifeshire.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Leven and Melville, Melville House, Fifeshire.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (artist)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
