Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
James Hamilton, Marquess of Abercorn, later Duke of Abercorn (1811-85)
1861Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2910792
Photograph of a full length portrait of James Hamilton, Marquess of Abercorn, later Duke of Abercorn (1811-85), standing, facing towards the camera and leaning against a bookshelf. He looks towards the camera. He places his left hand in his pocket and holds a hat in his right hand.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
The Marquess of Abercorn./ 1861.
8.7 x 5.8 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert
