Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
MUNICH : H HOLZ
Princess Helene, The Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis, Duchess in Bavaria (1834-90)
1862Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908011
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helene, The Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis, Duchess in Bavaria (1834-90) seated and looking down at a book she holds open on her lap. She rests her head on her right hand.
Creator(s)
Munich : H Holz (photographer)
8.9 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Princess Helene, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria