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. 1859Albumen 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.
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)
Subject(s)
James V, King of Scotland (1512-42)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Genealogy and Heraldry
- Orders (honour)
- Order of the Thistle (Scotland)
- Orders (honour)
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Genealogy and Heraldry
