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 1860Albumen print | 7.3 x 4.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900295
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, leaning against a chair. He gazes towards the camera. He poses with his right leg crossed over his left and holds a sword in his right hand.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
[above] Prince Arthur,/ May. 1860./ [beneath] Mayall.
7.3 x 4.7 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
