Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Prince Consort
May 1860Albumen print | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914942
Carte-de-visite photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61). The Queen is seated and looks up at the Prince. The Prince stands behind her, on the right, and looks down at a book he holds with both hands in front of his chest.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
8.5 x 5 cm (sight)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
