Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
William Henry Berkeley Portman, 2nd Viscount Portman (1829-1919)
c.1863Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911449
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Honourable William H. Portman, M.P., seated on a chair, facing almost left. He poses with his legs crossed. He gazes down at a document he holds with both hands.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Hon: William H: Portman, M.P.
8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria