Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Princess Helena (1846-1923) as a Chasseur de Vincennes
c.1880 copy of original of Mar 1856Carbon print | 14.2 x 9.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900067
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) dressed as a Chasseur de Vincennes for the tableau 'The Allies' performed at Windsor Castle. She stands facing towards the camera and looks down. She wears trousers, a tunic with epaulettes and a high plumed hat. She holds a gun by her left side.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
Princess Helena./ as a Chasseur de Vincennes./ Windsor Castle./ March 1856./ By Mr. Bambridge.
14.2 x 9.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
