Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him
THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)
John Grant (1810-79), Head Keeper [at Balmoral]
1860Albumen print | 19.4 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2160089
Photograph of a full length portrait of John Grant (1810-79), Head Keeper, seated, facing three-quarters to the right. He poses with his legs crossed and his right hand resting on his leg. He wears a cap, tweed jacket, wool trousers and a pouch on a strap across his body.
This portrait of John Grant was reproduced as a woodcut in the illustrated edition of 'Leaves from the Journal of our Life in the Highlands' that featured Queen Victoria's journal entries, written during her time in Scotland.
This portrait of John Grant was reproduced as a woodcut in the illustrated edition of 'Leaves from the Journal of our Life in the Highlands' that featured Queen Victoria's journal entries, written during her time in Scotland.
Creator(s)
Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)
Subject(s)
John Grant (1810-79)19.4 x 15.0 cm (image)
28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
- Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
- Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
