Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Mrs. Grant of Carron'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866361
Photograph of a half-length portrait of Elizabeth Grant of Carron (1745-1814). The sitter faces slightly to the left and gazes at the viewer. She wears a lace-trimmed dress with a frilled shawl around her shoulder. A lace bonnet covers partly her hair and ties under her chin.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Earl of Seafield, Castle Grant, Inverness-shire.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (artist)
Subject(s)
Elizabeth Grant of Carron (1745-1814)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works