Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
Jul 1859Albumen print | 8.1 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900212
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), standing, facing slightly towards each other. Together, the sisters hold a book. Princess Louise places her right arm around her sister's shoulder. The princesses wear similar clothing consisting of a locket, light coloured shirt, tied at the waist with dark coloured material, and a dark coloured skirt.
Photograph taken at Osborne.
Creator(s)
Frances Sally Day (c. 1816-92) (photographer)
Princefs Helena & Princefs Louise,/ 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
