Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Mar 1861Albumen photographic print pasted onto card | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914952
Carte-de-visite photograph of Prince Albert, standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the left and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He leans on a plinth, located on the right side of the photograph, and poses with his hands held together in front of his waist. He wears a morning suit and striped waistcoat.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
8.5 x 5 cm (sight)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
