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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Sir James Yorke Scarlett (1799-1871)  

    c.1860 after an original of 1876

    Carbon print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2911205

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Major-General The Honourable Sir James Scarlett, standing, facing slightly towards the left. He looks towards the camera. He holds a sword in his left hand and a plumed helmet in his right hand. He wears a military uniform.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Sir James Yorke Scarlett (1799-1871)

    • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

      23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
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