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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

'Mrs. Grant of Carron'

c. 1859

Albumen 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