Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)
John Grant (1810-79), Head Forester
1860Albumen print | 19.6 x 14.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906900
Photograph of a full length portrait of John Grant, seated, facing right. He poses with his legs crossed and his right hand resting on his leg. He wears a cap and has what looks like a binoculars' case over his shoulder. The photograph was taken outside and Grant is posted in front of a stone wall. Photograph taken at Balmoral.
Creator(s)
Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)
Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
John Grant (1810-79)19.6 x 14.3 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
John Grant, Head Forester, Balmoral 1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- visual works
