Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Sir Frederick Henry Ponsonby (1825-95)
1859Albumen print | 8.4 x 4.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2910616
Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir Frederick Henry Ponsonby (1825-95) seated on a balustrade, facing three-quarters to the left. He turns his head and looks towards the right. He poses with his arms crossed. There is a painted scenic backdrop in the background.
Ponsonby was Equerry from 1868 to 1878, Keeper of the Privy Purse from 1878 to 1895 and Private Secretary between 1870 and 1895.
Ponsonby was Equerry from 1868 to 1878, Keeper of the Privy Purse from 1878 to 1895 and Private Secretary between 1870 and 1895.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir Henry Ponsonby (1825-95)annotation: Colonel Ponsonby/ 1859 [beneath work]
8.4 x 4.9 cm (image)
9.7 x 5.9 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- visual works
