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), and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) May 1860
Albumen print | 7.6 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900328
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910). The siblings stand together, arm in arm, facing towards the camera. Whilst Princess Alice looks towards the camera, her brother looks to the right.
-
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78) -
annotation: The Prince of Wales and Princefs Alice./ May 1860./ Mayall. [beneath work]
-
7.6 x 5.2 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
-
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
-
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.