Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER? GAVIN HAMILTON (1723-1798)
'Duchesse D'Albanie'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866356
Photograph of a head-and-shoulders portrait of Charlotte Stuart, Duchess of Albany (1753-89) in profile, to the right. She wears a loose, translucent shawl around her shoulders and a turban of similar material. Her hair is dressed in thick ringlets.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798) and was in the collection of The Earl of Seafield, Castle Grant, Inverness-shire.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798) and was in the collection of The Earl of Seafield, Castle Grant, Inverness-shire.
Creator(s)
After? Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798) (artist)
Subject(s)
Charlotte Stuart, Duchess of Albany (1753-89)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
