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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

    'Queen Victoria'; Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

    11 - 11 May 1854

    Albumen print | 10.6 x 8.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800775

    Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) seated, facing towards the camera. She turns her head three-quarters to the left and gazes down, looking away from the camera. The Queen is dressed in formal clothing having attended a court ceremony. She wears a light colour dress, veil, hair piece decorated with flowers and feathers and a dark colour sash. She holds a pair of light colour  gloves.

    • Creator(s)

      Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

    • 10.6 x 8.3 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Costume & National dress
            • Court Dress
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Headgear
              • Veils
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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