Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)
c.1880 after an original of Mar 1861Carbon print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900467
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) standing, facing towards the camera. She leans her left arm on a plinth beside her and places her left hand to her face. She holds a book in front of her with her right hand. Princess Helena gazes downwards, to the left. She holds a dark lace shawl 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
