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 2900302
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) standing, facing towards the left. She turns her head towards the camera and gazes downwards, to the right. She holds a book with both hands in front of her waist. She poses beside a balustrade. She wears a dark coloured dress. A dark coloured shawl hangs over the balustrade.
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
