Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM HENRY SOUTHWELL (1823-70)
Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
Mar 1860Albumen print | 8.6 x 6.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2900263
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), standing, facing towards the camera. She gazes to the left. She poses with her hands held together in front of her waist. She wears a patterned dress. There is drapery in the background, on the left.
Creator(s)
William Henry Southwell (1823-70) (photographer)
Princefs Louise./ March, 1860./ Southwell.
8.6 x 6.4 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
