Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
LOUIS JOSEPH GHÉMAR (1819-73)
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84) when Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold
Oct 1862Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908058
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84) when Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold. Prince Arthur stands, facing front. He holds a hat in his right hand and has his left arm around the shoulders of his brother. Prince Leopold sits on a small table, his feet on a stool. Both children wear kilts and sporrans, and look towards the camera.
Creator(s)
Louis Joseph Ghémar (1819-73) (photographer)
8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Kilts
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology
