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 2900443
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), standing, facing towards the camera. She turns her head slightly and looks to the right. She holds her hands together in front of her waist.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Princefs Alice/ Feby 1861./ [lower right] Mayall.
9.0 x 6.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
