Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923) Jun 1860
Albumen print | 7.7 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900361
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923). Princess Louise, on the left, stands facing three-quarters to the right. She looks downwards at a flower she holds in her left hand. Princess Helena is seated, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head towards the camera and looks towards the right. She holds a book open on her lap. The sisters are dressed in a similar fashion.
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Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) -
annotation: Princefs Louise and Princefs Helena./ June. 1860./ Mayall. [beneath work]
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7.7 x 5.3 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
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