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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Group portrait at Balmoral

1892 copy after an original of Sep 1853

Carbon print | 10.5 x 12.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2905953

Photograph of a group of five Ghillies on the Balmoral estates. One man, second from the left, kneels whilst holding a telescope to his face. The two central figures are in conversation together and the man on the far right stands in left side profile holding a telescope. Among the ghillies are John Brown (1827-83), Johnnie Grant (1842-82) and John MacDonald (d.1860).

The 1892 carbon copy print is adhered over the top of the original albumen print.
  • Creator(s)

    After Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    John MacDonald (d. 1860)
    John H MacDonald (d. 1860)
    John Grant (1810-79)
    John Brown (1826-83)
  • 10.5 x 12.5 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
            • Hunting methods
              • Stalking
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Kilts
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs