Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
The Siamese Ambassadors, November 1857
Nov 1857Hand-painted salted paper print | 29.6 x 24.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2942147
Photograph of a full length group portrait of three Siamese ambassadors seated in a triangular arrangement. The ambassadors are, from left to right, the 2nd Ambassador, Chow Moon San Pet Pakdi, adopted son of 1st (2nd?) King, 1st Ambassador, Phya Montri Suriwongse and 3rd Ambassador Cha Moon Montieu Petak Para Krom, foster brother of 2nd King.
The photograph has been adapted through use of over-painting.
The photograph has been adapted through use of over-painting.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Phya Montri Suriwongse (fl.1857) [Siamese ambassador]29.6 x 24.0 cm (image)
54.0 x 42.0 cm (mount)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
