Glass plate negatives
Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
AFTER CARL HAAG (1820-1915)
'The Queen and the Prince Fording the Poll Tarf'
c. 186138.0 x 46.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2079282
Glass plate negative of a painting by Carl Haag (RCIN 451256) based on an event as described by Queen Victoria in her journal during a trek to the Banioch Shiel in 9 October 1861. The scene shows Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Prince Albert (1819-61) and Princess Alice (1843-78) and others crossing the River Tarff on ponies and foot. The group are preceded by two men playing bag pipes and in front of them, a guide who wade through the water up to their waists.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative exist in the Collection, RCIN 2160366.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative exist in the Collection, RCIN 2160366.
Creator(s)
After Carl Haag (1820-1915)
(artist)
Unknown Person (photographer)
38.0 x 46.0 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
