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 2900465
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) standing, facing towards the camera. She leans her right arm on a plinth beside her. She turns her head slightly to the left and gazes downwards. She holds a book in her hands, while a lace shawl is dreaped over her right arm.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
