Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)
Captain Boyd
c. 1861Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911423
Photograph of a full length portrait of Captain Boyd of the Royal Navy, standing, facing slightly to the right. He poses with his legs crossed at the ankle and his hands held together in front of his body. He holds a top hat in his hands. The photograph appears to have been taken outdoors.
Creator(s)
Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Boyd, Captain in the Royal Navy (fl.1860s)annotation: Capt. Boyd. R.N./ Reproduced. 1871. [beneath work]
8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.0 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert and arranged by Queen Victoria
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