Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Catherine, Countess of Dunmore (1814-86)
1860Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2910760
Photograph of a full length portrait of Catherine, Countess of Dunmore (1814-86) standing, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head slightly and looks towards the camera. She leans her right arm against a plinth and holds her hand together in front of her waist. She poses in front of a painted backdrop
Lady of the Bedchamber 1841-1845. Standing by a column and in front of a scenic backdrop, left side of body to camera, head turned to look at the camera.
Lady of the Bedchamber 1841-1845. Standing by a column and in front of a scenic backdrop, left side of body to camera, head turned to look at the camera.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Catherine, Countess of Dunmore (1814-86)annotation: The Countess of Dunmore/ 1860. [beneath work]
8.5 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Object type(s)
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