Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Katherine Louisa Russell, Viscountess Amberley (1844–74)
c.1865Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911492
Photograph of a full length portrait of Katherine, Viscountess Amberley seated on the ground with two dogs. She faces right, raising her left hand and holding the paw of one of the dogs in her left hand. The dogs are both seated on their back legs, looking towards her. The group are posed in front of a painted backdrop.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Lady Amberley.
8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria