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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 V., King of Scotland'

c. 1859

Albumen print? | RCIN 2866321

Photograph of a head-and-shoulders portrait of James V, King of Scotland (1512-42). The bearded king poses facing three-quarters to the right and gazing ahead, away from the viewer. He wears a dark cape over an embroidered doublet and a cap adorned with a brooch. The collar of the Order of the Thistle is placed around his neck. 

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Colonel Fraser of Castle-Fraser (1792-1871?), Aberdeenshire.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (artist)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Genealogy and Heraldry
      • Orders (honour)
        • Order of the Thistle (Scotland)