Portrait of the Queen, 1861
Photograph
14/11/1861 (photographed)
14/11/1861 (photographed)
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Mounted albumen print, showing Queen Victoria in an evening gown, wearing diamonds and a crown, with arms folded, facing left almost in profile, standing between two chairs, both cut off by the edge of the frame.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of the Queen, 1861 (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Photograph by Charles Clifford, 'Portrait of the Queen, 1861', Albumen print, varnished with celluloid varnish, 1861. |
| Physical description | Mounted albumen print, showing Queen Victoria in an evening gown, wearing diamonds and a crown, with arms folded, facing left almost in profile, standing between two chairs, both cut off by the edge of the frame. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Portrait of the Queen 1861 This portrait was taken expressley for the late Queen of Spain by Mr. Clifford of Madrid in the Orangery at Windsor Castle, Lent by E. H. Foxlee Esq' (On card on the front of the object mount) |
| Credit line | The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund. |
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| Associated object | PROV.1123-2017 (RPS Group record) |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | RPS.2992-2017 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2017 |
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