Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Walter Francis Montagu-Douglas-Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch and 7th Duke of Queensbury (1806-84)
c.1860-5Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911469
Photograph of a full length portrait of Walter Henry Montagu Douglas Scott, Duke of Buccleuch, seated in a chair, facing halfway to the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He holds a book in his left hand and places his right hand on his leg.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Duke of Buccleuch.
8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria