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
'James III., King of Scotland'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866320
Photograph of a half-length portrait of James III, King of Scotland (1452-88). The king poses facing three-quarters to the left and gazing ahead, away from the viewer. He holds a small scroll in his right hand and places it in front of his stomach. A long gold chain is twice wound around his neck, with a pendant badge showing St Andrew holding a cross.
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)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Genealogy and Heraldry
- Orders (honour)
- Order of the Thistle (Scotland)
- Orders (honour)
- Genealogy and Heraldry
