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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Emily Mary, Countess of Craven (1809-1901)

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911296

Photograph of a full length portrait of Emily Mary, Countess of Craven standing, facing slightly towards the left. She looks towards the camera. She holds her hands together in front of her body.
  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Emily Mary, Countess of Craven (1809-1901)
  • 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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