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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER MOULIN ATELIER PHOTOGRAPHIQUE (ACTIVE C.1851-69)

Portrait of a woman ironing

1868 copy after an original of 1853

Albumen print | 21.1 x 15.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906036

Photograph of a full length portrait of young woman standing, facing the camera. She is depicted ironing a checked piece of material. She holds the iron in her right hand and holds the material on the ironing board with her left hand. The woman wears a light colour scarf on her head, a light colour shawl, striped shirt and dark colour skirt. In the foreground is is a basket containing a cabbage and a dead bird and metal pot. An assortment of fabrics hang in the background.
  • Creator(s)

    After Moulin Atelier Photographique (active c.1851-69) (photographer)

  • 21.1 x 15.7 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Girls
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Decorative motifs
        • Basketwork
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs