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
'Mary, Queen of Scots'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866325
Photograph of a full-length portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87). The sitter is depicted standing in an interior space, facing three-quarters to the right and gazing at the viewer. She poses holding a rose(?) in her right hand, while resting her left hand on a desk beside her. She wears a tartan cloak over an embroidered ankle-length dress with high collar. A heart shaped bonnet covers part of her hair.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of John Benjamin Heath (1790–1879), Esq. Sardinian Consul-General, London.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of John Benjamin Heath (1790–1879), Esq. Sardinian Consul-General, London.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (artist)
Subject(s)
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
