Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) as a Vivandière
c.1880 copy of an original of Mar 1856Carbon print | 14.2 x 9.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900068
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) dressed as a Vivandière for the tableau, 'The Allies' performed at Windsor Castle She stands facing towards the camera and gazes to the left. She wears a hat, fitted blouse, full skirt and trousers.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
Princess Louise/ as a Vivandière./ Windsor Castle. March 1856./ By Mr Bambridge.
14.2 x 9.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert