Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
W. H. and Mrs Portman, later Lord and Lady Portman
c. 1863Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911448
Photograph of a full length double portrait of the Honourable William H. Portman and Mrs Mary Selina Portman, later Lord and Lady Portman. Mr Portman stands to his wife's left, facing halfway to the left. He looks ahead, away from the camera. Mrs.Portman is seated, facing slightly to the left. She looks towards the camera. She rests her hands in her lap.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Mary Selina Charlotte Portman, Vs, w.2V/Portman, d.5E/Fitzwilliam (1836-1899)William Henry Berkeley Portman, 2nd Viscount Portman (1829-1919)annotation: Hon: W: H: & Mrs Portman. [beneath work]
8.5 x 5.4 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
- albums
- visual works
