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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    'George, Lord Gordon'

    c. 1859

    Albumen print? | RCIN 2866333

    Photograph of a half-length portrait of George Gordon, 1st Marquis of Huntly (1562-1636). The sitter faces slightly to the left and looks at the viewer. He has long, curly hair and wears a suit of armour with a broad lace-trimmed collar. A shash hangs across his body from left shoulder to right hip.

    At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of The Duke of Richmond, Gordon Castle, Banffshire.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (artist)

      Subject(s)

      Huntly, George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of d.1649
      Huntly, G.
    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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