Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)
Prince Alfred, Queen Victoria and Victoria, the Princess Royal at Balmoral
Oct 1857Salted paper print | 12.2 x 9.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900114
Photograph of a group portrait of the royal family taken at Balmoral. The portrait features, from left to right, Prince Alfred, Queen Victoria and Victoria, the Princess Royal. The group stand, facing towards the camera. There are trees behind them and a building in the background. Queen Victoria and her daughter wear hats and carry umbrellas. Prince Alfred is wearing Highland dress.
Creator(s)
Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)
Prince Alfred. The Queen. Princess Royal./ Balmoral. Oct: 1857./ By Pierce.
12.2 x 9.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
