Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) with Major Elphinstone (1829-90)
May 1860Albumen print | 7.1 x 4.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900291
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. Prince Arthur places his right foot on the chair seat and looks towards the Major. 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)
Prince Arthur and Major Elphinstone,/ May 1860./ Mayall.
7.1 x 4.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
