Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
'Prince Frederick William of Prussia'; later Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88)
Jun 1856Salted paper print with overpainting | 23.3 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906625
Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Frederick William of Prussia, later Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88) standing, facing a quarter towards the left. He turns his head towards the camera and gazes ahead. He wears a military uniform. He leans against a small side table to his right. A plumed helmet is placed on the table. The photograph has been over painted with black ink.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Pce Frederick Wm. of Prussia/Mayall. /June 1856.
23.3 x 18.1 cm (image)
28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)
Prince Frederick William of Prussia, June 1856 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Plumed hats
- Hats
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology
