Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Lady Mary Ponsonby (1832-1916)
Apr 1861Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2910787
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Honourable Lady Mary Ponsonby (1832-1916) seated, on a chair facing towards the camera. She rests her right arm on the back of the chair and places her right hand to her face. She holds a book open on her lap with her left hand.
Ponsonby was Maid of Honour from 1853 to 1861, then Extra Woman of the Bedchamber from 1895.
Ponsonby was Maid of Honour from 1853 to 1861, then Extra Woman of the Bedchamber from 1895.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
The Hon: Mrs Ponsonby.
8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.3 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert
