Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), and Princess Beatrice (1857-1944)
Jul 1859Albumen print | 8.1 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900225
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), and Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) seated together on a chair. Princess Beatrice sits on her brother's lap. Prince Alfred inclines his head to look at his sister. Photograph taken at Osborne.
Creator(s)
Frances Sally Day (c. 1816-92) (photographer)
Prince Alfred & Princefs Beatrice,/ Osborne, July, 1859./ Miss Day.
8.1 x 6.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert