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 1853Carbon 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.
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]
- Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
- Hunting methods
- Stalking
- Hunting methods
- Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
- Animal husbandry
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Kilts
- Clothing
- Agriculture and related techniques
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
