Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Sir Augustus Paget and Walburga, Lady Paget
c. 1860Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911270
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Augustus Paget and his wife, Walburga, Lady Paget. Mr Paget is seated with his legs crossed. Lady Paget stands beside him, to his left. She faces left, turning her head to look at the camera.
Lady Walburga was Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Victoria, later Empress of Germany.
Lady Walburga was Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Victoria, later Empress of Germany.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir Augustus Berkeley Paget (1823-96)Walburga Ehrengarde Helena Paget (1839-1929)8.7 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.1 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Object type(s)
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- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
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