Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
FRANCES SALLY DAY (C. 1816-92)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)
Jul 1859Albumen print | 8.1 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900210
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) seated at a table, facing towards the camera. She gazes down at a book she holds with both hands, placing the spine on the table. She wears a locket, light coloured shirt, tied at the waist with dark coloured fabric, and a dark coloured skirt. Photograph taken at Osborne.
Creator(s)
Frances Sally Day (c. 1816-92) (photographer)
Princefs Helena,/ Osborne, July, 1859./ Miss Day.
8.1 x 6.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Philosophy & Psychology
- Psychology
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Reading (activity)
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Psychology
- Philosophy & Psychology
