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GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Mrs Grant with Andrew and Victoria

1861

Albumen print | 12.0 x 14.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2160109

Photograph of a full length group portrait of Mrs Grant with the children Victoria and Andrew. The group are seated on a grassy area. There is a rock behind them, on the right.

This photograph was produced in 1861, when Queen Victoria requested Wilson to photograph the staff and families of those working on the Balmoral estate.
  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Grant family
    Elizabeth Grant (1817-87)
    Victoria Alexandrina Mussen (1858-1914)
    Andrew Grant (1855-1943)
  • 12.0 x 14.0 cm (image)

    28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs