Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Prince Consort
Mar 1861Albumen photographic print pasted onto card | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914950
Carte-de-visite photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61). They are both standing. Queen Victoria faces towards the right whilst Prince Albert faces towards the camera and looks to the left. Prince Albert poses with his left hand on his hip. Queen Victoria wears a tartan and checked dress and a fringed shawl.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
8.5 x 5 cm (sight)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
