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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

AFTER? MIGNARD, PIERRE (1610-1695)

'Prince Charles Edward Stuart, when a child'

c. 1859

Albumen print? | RCIN 2866348

Photograph of a half-length portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-88) as a child. The sitter is facing to the left, turning his head to look at the viewer. He wears a dark wig and a brocade coat over a blouse with laced collar and cuffs. The end of a sash is tied over his right hip. He holds a tricorne in his right hand, while his left hand points upwards, to the right.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Earl of Fife, Duff-House, Banddshire. According to the album's table of contents, the work was created by Pierre Mignard (612-95). Please note that the sitter has been identified as James Francis Edward Stuart in another reproduction (RCIN 603492).
  • Creator(s)

    After? Mignard, Pierre (1610-1695) (artist)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert