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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

Sep 1857

Albumen print | 11.8 x 9.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900111

Photograph of a full length photograph of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, facing right, his face captured in profile. He wears Highland dress, including buckled shoes and a cap with a feather. He stands outside by a wall and holds a rifle in his right hand. Photograph taken at Balmoral. Photograph cropped to show a curved top.
  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

  • Prince Arthur./ Balmoral. Sept. 1857./ By Pierce.

  • 11.8 x 9.0 cm (image)
    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Costume-Great Britain
            • Costume-Scotland
              • Scottish Highland Dress
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Firearms
              • Guns