Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
John Russell, Viscount Amberley (1842–76)
1865Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911491
Photograph of a full length portrait of John Russell, Viscount Amberley, standing, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He tucks his left hand into his pocket and holds a hat in his right hand. The photograph appears to have been taken outside. There is a door in the background.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Lord Amberley. 1865.
9.0 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.8 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
