Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)
Mar 1861Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900460
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) standing, facing right, her face captured in profile. She holds a hat and shawl in front of her. She poses in front of a painted backdrop depicting a landscape scene.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)annotation: Princefs Helena. March 1861. [lower right corner] Mayall. [beneath work]
8.7 x 5.7 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
