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Portraiture

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 2900344

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923). Princess Helena, on the left, stands, facing three-quarters to the right. She holds her hands together in front of her waist and holds a flower in her right hand. Princess Louise is seated, facing towards the camera. She turns her head to the left, looking away from the camera. She holds a book open with both hands, positioning the book on top of a plinth. The sisters are dressed in a similar fashion.

  • 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)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Organisation
      • Documentation
        • Books
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Flowering plants
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs