Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944)
Mar 1861Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900498
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) standing, facing slightly towards the left. She looks ahead, away from the camera. Princess Beatrice holds a hat trimmed with feathers, placing the hat on top of a table draped with a patterned fabric. On the table is a striped shawl.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Princefs Beatrice./ March 1861./ [lower right corner] Mayall.
8.2 x 5.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
