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Katherine Louisa Russell, Viscountess Amberley (1844–74)

c.1865

Albumen 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)

    Subject(s)

    Katharine Louisa Stanley Russell, Viscountess Amberley (1842-74)

  • annotation: Lady Amberley. [beneath work]

  • 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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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