Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) Jun 1860
Albumen print | 7.6 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2900346
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923). Princess Louise, on the right, is seated beside a plinth. She gazes down at a book she holds open with both hands and supports on top of the plinth. Princess Helena stands behind her and gazes down at the book. The sisters are dressed in a similar fashion.
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Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) -
7.6 x 5.1 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Organisation
- Documentation
- Books
- Documentation
- Philosophy & Psychology
- Psychology
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Reading (activity)
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Psychology
- visual works
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