Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
The Revd William Lake Onslow, Naval Instructor and Chaplain on board H.M.S. Euryalus 1860
Platinum print | 24.6 x 19.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906835
Photograph of the Reverend Onslow seated, facing three-quarters to the left. He turns his head towards the camera. He holds a book open with both hands, positioning the volume on his lap. He poses with his right leg crossed over his left. There are two books on a small table to his right.
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Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Reverend William Lake Onslow (fl.1860s) -
24.6 x 19.5 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
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The Revd William Lake Onslow, Naval Instructor and Chaplain on board H.M.S. Euryalus, 1858-59-60, and H.M.S. St George, 1861 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- visual works
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