Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)
May 1860Albumen print | 7.7 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2900301
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) standing, facing a quarter to the right. She gazes downwards. She poses beside a balustrade. She places her left hand on the balustrade, on top of a shawl, and holds a book in her right hand. She wears a dark coloured dress.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Princess Helena,/ May. 1860./ Mayall.
7.7 x 5.1 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
