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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Elizabeth, Duchess of Wellington (1820-1904)

1859

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2910602

Photograph of a full length portrait of Elizabeth, Duchess of Wellington (1820-1904) standing, facing towards the left. She turns her head slightly towards the camera. Colour has been applied to the sitter's face.

The Duchess was Lady of the Bedchamber from 1843 to 1858 and Mistress of the Robes from 1861 to 1868 and again from 1874 to 1880.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington (1820-1904)
  • annotation: ditto. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs