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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

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

May 1860

Albumen print | 7.3 x 4.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900294

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, leaning against a chair. He gazes to the left, away from the camera. He poses with his right leg crossed over his left and places his left hand on his hip.  
  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
  • annotation: Prince Arthur,/ May. 1860./ Mayall.  [beneath work]

  • 7.3 x 4.7 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs