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HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

Lady Jane, Marquess Conyngham (1833-1907)

after an original of 1888

Carbon print | 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911371

Photograph of a full length portrait of Jane,The Marchioness of Conyngham, when Countess of Mount-Charles. She stands, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head towards the camera. With both hands, she holds a hat and cane in front of her body. She poses in front of a painted backdrop depicting a winter scene.

  • Creator(s)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lady Jane St. Maur Blanche Conyngham (1833-1907)

  • annotation: Countess of Mount Charles./ Reproduced & Printer in Carbon 1888. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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