Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910)
c.1860Albumen print | 9.4 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2910711
Photograph of a full length portrait of John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer (1835-1910) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly and looks towards the left. He wears a military uniform and holds an unsheathed sword in front of him. He poses in front of a painted backdrop.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Earl Spencer
9.4 x 5.1 cm (image)
10.2 x 6.0 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert
