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)
Subject(s)
William Henry Berkeley Portman, 2nd Viscount Portman (1829-1919)annotation: Hon: William H: Portman, M.P. [beneath work]
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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- visual works
