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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Madame Hocédé (d.1901)

c. 1861

Albumen print | 4.0 x 3.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2117425

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Madame Hocédé seated as a table, facing slightly towards the left. She places her right hand to her face and holds a book open on the table with her left hand.

The page is signed by the sitter.

Madame Hocédé, sometimes known as 'Lina' was the French governess of Princess Helena and Princess Louise.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 4.0 x 3.0 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert