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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), and Major Elphinstone (1829-90)

c.1880 after an original of May 1860

Carbon print | 7.2 x 4.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900292

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Major Elphinstone (1829-90) and Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942). The Major is seated on chair, his legs crossed. He faces right, his face captured in profile. The Major places his left hand on the prince's shoulder. Prince Arthur places his right foot on the chair seat and looks towards the camera. He holds a hat in his right hand and a sword hilt in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)

    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
    Sir Howard Craufurd Elphinstone (1829-90)

  • annotation: [above] Prince Arthur and Major Elphinstone,/ May 1860./ [beneath] Mayall. [above and beneath work]

  • 7.2 x 4.6 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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