Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Lady Emily Augusta Cavendish (active 1843-1860) 1860
Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2910626
Photograph of a full length portrait of Lady Emily Augusta Cavendish (active 1843-1860) standing, facing a quarter to the right. She gazes ahead, away from the camera, and holds her hands together in front of her body. She poses in front of a painted backdrop.
Cavendish was the wife of Lieutenant-Colonel William Henry Frederick Cavendish, Groom-in-Waiting between 1854 and 1877.
Cavendish was the wife of Lieutenant-Colonel William Henry Frederick Cavendish, Groom-in-Waiting between 1854 and 1877.
-
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Lady Emily Augusta Cavendish (active 1843-1860) -
annotation: Lady Emily Cavendish./ 1860. [beneath work]
-
8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
-
Acquired by Prince Albert
-
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- visual works
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.