Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Mrs Emden in 'Alfred the Great'
c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913656
Photograph of a full length portrait of a Mrs Emden standing, facing towards the camera. She turns her head slightly and looks to the left. She is in costume as a character from 'Alfred the Great' and wears a plumed helmet, a chainmail tunic and a fur covering. She holds a pike in front of her with both hands.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Mrs Emden, in "Alfred the Great"
Reproduced
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.7 x 5.0 cm (image)
Acquired by Prince Albert