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Portraiture

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 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900360

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 places her left hand on her sister's shoulder and holds a flower in her left hand. Princess Helena is seated, facing three-quarters to the left. She looks down at a book she holds open with her right hand, positioning the book in front of her chest. The sisters are dressed in a similar fashion.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

  • Princefs Louise and Princefs Helena./ June. 1860./ Mayall.

  • 7.7 x 5.2 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert