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 WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
'HRH Prince Leopold'
c.1863-5Albumen print | 6.3 x 4.9 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2373711
Photograph of a coloured photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84) standing, facing towards the camera. He wears Highland dress.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This work was displayed in Prince Albert's dressing room, on the north side.
Creator(s)
After William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
(11.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ North Side.
[above work] HRH Prince Leopold[below work] BAMBRIDGE. 1858/ Coloured Photo. 9 in x 7 in.
6.3 x 4.9 cm (image, oval)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Costume & National dress
- Costume-Great Britain
- Costume-Scotland
- Scottish Highland Dress
- Costume-Scotland
- Costume-Great Britain
- Costume & National dress
- Ethnology
- Social sciences
