Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
HILLS & SAUNDERS (1852 TO DATE)
Princess Louise (1848-1939) at her confirmation
7 Mar 1865Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2905637
Photograph of a full length portait of Princess Louise in her confirmation dress. She stands, facing slightly to the right and turns her face towards the camera. She gazes down. She is posed against a plain background with wooden paneling.
Princess Louise was confirmed on Saturday 21 January 1865 at St Mildred's Church, Whippingham on the Isle of Wight. However these portraits (2905637-9) were taken at Windsor Castle on 7 March 1865.
Princess Louise was confirmed on Saturday 21 January 1865 at St Mildred's Church, Whippingham on the Isle of Wight. However these portraits (2905637-9) were taken at Windsor Castle on 7 March 1865.
Creator(s)
Hills & Saunders (1852 to date) (photographer)
8.8 x 5.8 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria