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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Schomberg Henry Kerr, 9th Marquess of Lothian (1833-1900)

1864

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911471

Photograph of a full length portrait of Lord Schomberg Kerr, standing, facing slightly towards the right. He gazes to the right, away from the camera. He leans against a table located beside him. He holds a cane in his right hand and places his left hand in his pocket. He poses with his left leg crossed over his right.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Schomberg Henry Kerr, 9th Marquess of Lothian (1833-1900)
  • annotation: Lord Schomberg Kerr./ 1864 [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs