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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

'John Grahame, 1st Viscount Dundee'

c. 1859

Albumen print? | RCIN 2866338

Photograph of a half-length portrait of John Graham, 1st Viscount Dundee (c.1648-89). He is facing slightly to the right with his head turned to gaze upwards, to the left. Wearing his long, voluminous hair down, the sitter is depicted in a suit of armour and a cravat trimmed with lace.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Leven and Melville, Melville House, Fifeshire.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (artist)

    Subject(s)

    John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount of Dundee (1649-89)
  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs