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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

AFTER JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Prince Albert (1819-61)

1891 after an original of 15 May 1860

Carbon print | 40 x 28.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2931343

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Albert (1819-61). He is shown in three quarter view, facing right, with his gaze turned towards the viewer. Prince Albert is shown wearing a double-breasted frock coat, waistcoat and trousers, with a light colour wing collar shirt and a dark colour bow tie. He wears a watch chain attached to his waistcoat. On the right of the photograph is a small table covered in a cloth. A pile of books and a quill pen are positioned on the table. The Prince rests his left hand on top of the pile of book. There is a curtain on the right side of the photograph.  The Prince stands on a patterned carpet.

This photograph is from the catalogue of Queen Victoria's Private Negatives, Vol. I.

  • Creator(s)

    After John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Hughes & Mullins : Ryde, Isle of Wight (photographer)

  • 40 x 28.5 cm (image)
    45.5 x 35.4 cm (mount)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria