Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
MAYALL : 224 REGENT STREET, LONDON
Edward Smith-Stanley, Earl of Derby (1799-1869)
1 Mar 1861Albumen print | 23.7 x 17.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2942099
Photograph of a near full length portrait of Edward Smith-Stanley, Earl of Derby (1799-1869) seated, facing three-quarters to the left. He poses with his legs crossed and looks ahead, away from the camera. He places his right hand on two books on a table beside him and rests his left hand in his lap.
The photograph is signed by the Earl.
The photograph is signed by the Earl.
Creator(s)
Mayall : 224 Regent Street, London (photographer)
Marion & Co., Messrs : 152 Regent Street (publisher)
Photographed from life by J. E. Mayall 224 Regents St./ Published by Messr Marion & Co. 152 Regents St.
23.7 x 17.7 cm (image)
57.0 x 38.0 cm (mount)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
