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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)

Mar 1861

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900493

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), standing, facing slightly to towards the right. He turns his head and looks towards the left, away from the camera. He leans his left arm on a balustrade behind him and holds a cap in his right hand. He crosses his legs. Prince Leopold wears Highland dress.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)

    Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)
  • 8.3 x 5.6 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
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs