Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CHANCELLOR: 53 LOWER SACKVILLE STREET, DUBLIN
George Arthur Hastings, 7th Earl of Granard (1833-89)
1876Albumen print hand-coloured with watercolour | 13.3 x 8.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2914328
Hand painted photograph of a full length portrait of George Arthur Hastings, Earl of Granard (1833-89) dressed as the first Earl of Granard (1623-95), in the 17th-century style. He stands, holding a long walking stick, looking to left, with long hair and beard.
The costume was worn at a fancy dress ball given by James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn (1811-85) at the Viceregal Lodge, Dublin.
Creator(s)
Chancellor: 53 Lower Sackville Street, Dublin (photographer)
Subject(s)
George Arthur Hastings, 7th Earl of Granard (1833-89)13.3 x 8.7 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Theatrical costumes
- Costume-Fancy Dress
- Theatrical costumes
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
