Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
Mar 1861Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900480
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, facing right. He turns his head very slightly towards the camera. He leans his left arm on a balustrade behind him and places his right hand on his hip. He crosses his legs. He wears Highland dress, including a kilt.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)annotation: Prince Arthur./ March 1861./ Mayall. [beneath work]
8.3 x 5.6 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
