Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert, the Prince Consort (1819-61)
1860Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2907746
Photograph of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The Queen stands on Prince Albert's left, looking down at her husband who, seated, reads from a book which he holds in both hands. The Queen rests her right hand on Albert's shoulder.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
