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 2900464
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) standing, facing slightly towards the right. She leans against a plinth beside her, resting her left elbow on the plinth. She looks towards the left. She holds a book in her right hand and has a lace shawl draped over her right arm.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Princefs Helena/ March 1861./ Mayall.
8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
