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
'Field-Marshal Keith'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866346
Photograph of a three-quarter-length portrait of Field Marshal James Francis Edward Keith (1696-1758). The sitter is facing slight to the right, leaning against a low wall. He turns his head to the left and gazes ahead. His right hand rests on a baton, while his left hand is placed on his hip. He wears a suit of amour with a sash around his waist and a long wig.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Kintore, Keith-Hall, Aberdineshire. According to the album's table of contents, the work was created by Nicholas Blakey (c. 1711-58) in 1739.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Kintore, Keith-Hall, Aberdineshire. According to the album's table of contents, the work was created by Nicholas Blakey (c. 1711-58) in 1739.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (artist)
Subject(s)
James Keith, Field-Marshal- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works