Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Eleanor Swanborough (1840-93) in 'The Loves of Arcadia'
c.1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913588
Photograph of a full length portrait of the actress Eleanor Swanborough (1840-93) standing, facing towards the camera. She bends her head slightly towards the left and looks towards the camera. She holds a staff with both hands in front of her. She is dressed in costume as a character in 'The Loves of Arcadia'.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Mifs Swanborough,/ in "The Loves of Arcadia."
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
