Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
KING EDWARD VII, KING OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1841-1910)
William Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort (1832-1917)
1857Salted paper print | 11.3 x 8.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906720
Photograph of a full length portrait of William Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort (1832-1917) standing, facing towards the camera. He holds a book in his left hand. On his left stands a small table with books on it. He poses in front of sheets placed as a backdrop.
Creator(s)
King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
William Henry Edgcumbe, 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (1833-1917)11.3 x 8.8 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
William Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- visual works
