Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)
Engagement photograph taken at Balmoral, 29th September 1855
29 Sep 1855Salted paper print | 8.6 x 12.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2900062
Photograph taken on the occasion of the engagement of Princess Victoria to Prince Frederick William of Prussia. The children from left to right are: Prince Alfred (1844-1900); Princess Alice (1843-78); the Prince of Wales (1841-1910) and the Princess Royal (1840-1901). The Adults from left to right are: Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia (1831-88); Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert (1819-61).
Creator(s)
George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)
8.6 x 12.1 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
Family group, Balmoral 1855 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.2 1855-1858]
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
