Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Jane Loftus, Marchionesss of Ely (1821-90)
1860Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2910699
Photograph of a full length portrait of Jane Loftus, Marchionesss of Ely (1821-90) standing, facing slightly towards the right. She gazes downwards, to the left. She rests her left elbow on a pedestal positioned beside her.
Loftus was Lady of the Bedchamber from 1851 to 1889, thereafter Extra Lady of the Bedchamber.
Loftus was Lady of the Bedchamber from 1851 to 1889, thereafter Extra Lady of the Bedchamber.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
The Marchioness of Ely.
8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
