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 2900466
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) standing, facing slightly towards the right. She leans her left arm on a plinth beside her and holds a book open in front of her chest with her right hand. She looks down at the book. A dark lace shawl is held over her right arm.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
