Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) with her nurse, Mrs Hughes
26 Jun 1857Salted paper print | 19.0 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900104
Photograph of the nurse Mrs Hughes holding an infant Princess Beatrice (1857-1944). Mr Hughes is seated and looks towards the camera. Princess Beatrice wears a bonnet and short sleeved gown. There is drapery in the background.
Creator(s)
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
Princess Beatrice/ in the arms of her nurse Mrs Hughes./ 26th June. 1857./ By Caldesi.
19.0 x 15.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
