Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Mrs Anne McDonald, widow of John McDonald, the Prince Consort's Jäger, and her children
Jul 1860Albumen print | 10.8 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906845
Photograph of a group featuring Anne McDonald, widow of the Jager John McDonald, and their children. The portrait depicts, from left to right, Helena, standing with her left arm on her mother, Mrs McDonald seated, George who stands behind his mother; Caroline standing facing the viewer and Annie seated facing the viewer.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
Mrs. McDonald/ widow / of J. McDonald, the Prince's Jager/ & her Children [break] Bambridge
10.8 x 14.5 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
Mrs Anne McDonald, widow of John McDonald, the Prince Consort's Jäger, and her children, July 1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Mourning
- Ethnology
- Social sciences
