Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78)
Feb 1861Albumen print | 9.0 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900445
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), seated facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head towards the camera and looks downwards, towards the right. She holds a book with both hands on her lap.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
9.0 x 6.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
