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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

UNKNOWN PERSON

'The Small Library. With Her Royal Highness' Table.'

1861

Albumen print | 16.5 x 21.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2101389

Photograph of an interior view of the small library in Frogmore House. The photograph shows a view of Princess Victoria, Duchess of Kent's (1786-1861) table. The table is laid with numerous framed works and decorative objects. On a side table, to the right, are further framed works and a marble cast of a hand. In the background are a variety of paintings including a portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) (possibly a copy of RCIN 401022).  

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • annotation: The small Library./ with Her Royal Highness' Table. [beneath work]

  • 16.5 x 21.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Home Park
                  • Frogmore Estate [Windsor Home Park]
                    • Frogmore House
                      • Small Library [Frogmore House, Windsor Home Park]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Tables
          • Seating. Chairs
            • Chairs
          • Furnishings
            • Lighting Devices
              • Candle holders
                • Candelabra
          • Furniture
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Fireplaces
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs