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WILLIAM NOTMAN (1826-91)

Louisa Stewart-Murray, 7th Duchess of Atholl (1844-1902)

1866

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911478

Photograph of a full length portrait of Louisa, Duchess of Athole standing, facing slightly to the left. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She poses beside a table, on which sits an ornate mirror. Her reflection can be seen in the mirror. She rests her right hand on the table and places her left hand on her waist.

  • Creator(s)

    William Notman (1826-91) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Louisa Stewart-Murray, Duchess of Atholl (1844-1902)

  • annotation: 12833 [break] Notman [signature] [on work, lower edge]

    annotation: Duchess of Athole./ 1866. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Mirrors
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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