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 2914956
Carte-de-visite photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61). They are both standing. Queen Victoria faces right, towards Prince Albert, whilst Prince Albert faces towards the camera. Queen Victoria clasps Prince Albert's forearm. She 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
