Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910)
9 Nov 1858Salted paper print | 16.3 x 11.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900150
Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1919) standing, facing slightly to the left. He looks towards the camera. He wears a military uniform and holds a plumed hat in his right hand and a sword in his left hand.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
The Prince of Wales./ Novr 9th 1858./ Mayall.
16.3 x 11.3 cm (image)
30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
