Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)
Group portrait with pony Malakoff
18 Oct 1858Albumen print | 10.0 x 13.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900145
Photograph of a group portrait with the pony Malakoff. Prince Alfred stands beside the pony's neck, holding its reins. His mother, Queen Victoria, is seated on the pony. Lady Churchill stands beside Queen Victoria. John Brown stands behind the pony and faces towards the camera.
Creator(s)
Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)
Prince Alfred, The Queen and Lady Churchill/ (J. Brown holding the pony Malakoff)/ Otr. 18th. 1858)/ Pearce.
10.0 x 13.0 cm (image)
30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Malakoff (Queen Victoria's Pony, Balmoral)
- Ponies
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Science, Medicine and Technology
