Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Princess Helena (1846-1923) with Fraülein Ottilie Bauer (c.1834-c.1920)
May 1860Albumen print | 7.7 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2900318
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Fraülein Ottilie Bauer (c.1834-c.1920). Princess Helena stands on the right, facing left and looking down at Bauer who is seated, facing right. Bauer holds a book in her hands.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Princefs Helena with Miss Bauer./ 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