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 | 9.0 x 6.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900300
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, facing towards the camera. He gazes to the left, away from the camera. He leans against a small circular table, placing his right hand on the table. He poses with his right leg crossed over his left and his hand behind his back. He wears Highland dress.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
[above] Prince Arthur,/ May. 1860./ [beneath] Mayall.
9.0 x 6.5 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
- Social sciences
