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
'Henry, Prince of Wales'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866329
Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Henry Frederick (1594-1612), eldest son of King James VI, as an infant in 1596. Seated in a throne, the prince faces slightly to the left and gazes at the viewer. He wears a bejewelled headpiece and matching cloak, while holding a rattle(?) in his left hand and a small bunch of cherries in his right hand. A Latin inscription can be seen on the top-left corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Admiral Bethune of Balfour, Fifeshire (1802-84).
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Admiral Bethune of Balfour, Fifeshire (1802-84).
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (artist)
Subject(s)
Prince Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594-1612)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
