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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN

Anna von Pawel (1842-1920)

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913969

Photograph of a full length portrait of Anna von Pawel standing, facing halfway to the left. She gazes ahead, away from the camera. She wears dark clothing, including a bonnet.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown (photographer)

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert