Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
'Queen Victoria'; Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
11 - 11 May 1854Albumen print | 10.6 x 8.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800775
Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) seated, facing towards the camera. She turns her head three-quarters to the left and gazes down, looking away from the camera. The Queen is dressed in formal clothing having attended a court ceremony. She wears a light colour dress, veil, hair piece decorated with flowers and feathers and a dark colour sash. She holds a pair of light colour gloves.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)10.6 x 8.3 cm (image)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Costume & National dress
- Court Dress
- Costume & National dress
- Ethnology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Veils
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Social sciences
