Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'HRH Prince Arthur'
c.1863-5Albumen print | 6.5 x 5.0 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2373710
Photograph of a coloured photograph (likely RCIN of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) 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 shown 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 Arthur [below work] BAMBRIDGE. 1858/ Coloured Photo. 9 in x 7 in.
6.5 x 5.0 cm (image, oval)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
