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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'The Countess of Desart'

Jul 1854

Albumen print | 7.9 x 9.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800686

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Lady Elizabeth Lucy Campbell, Countess of Desante (1822-98) seated on the ground, leaning against a tree. He faces left, her face captured in profile, and looks down at a book she holds on her lap. The Countess wears a hat with ribbons, light colour dress and dark colour jacket. The photograph was taken at Osborne.
  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Elizabeth Lucy Desart (1822-98)
  • 7.9 x 9.5 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                • Osborne House
    • Physical and Mental Activities
      • Reading (activity)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs