Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Arthur , later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), and Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84)
Jul 1859Albumen print | 8.1 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900218
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), both facing towards the camera. Prince Leopold, on the right, is seated on a chair. He appears to be smiling. Prince Arthur leans his left arm on the chair and places his left hand on his hip. The princes both wear Highland dress. Photograph taken at Osborne.
Creator(s)
Frances Sally Day (1815-92) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)annotation: Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold/ Osborne, July, 1859./ Miss Day. [beneath work]
8.1 x 6.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Costume & National dress
- Costume-Great Britain
- Costume-Scotland
- Scottish Highland Dress
- Costume-Scotland
- Costume-Great Britain
- Costume & National dress
- Ethnology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Social sciences
