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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), and Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

Jun 1860

Albumen print | 7.2 x 4.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900365

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), on the left, and Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), on the right. Prince Leopold is seated, facing a quarter to the right. He gazes down. Prince Arthur stands beside him, leaning against a plinth on the far right side of the photograph, and looking towards the left. Prince Arthur places his right hand on his brother's shoulder. The siblings both wear Highland dress.
  • Creator(s)

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

  • 7.2 x 4.6 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