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John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), with Major Elphinstone (1829-90) 1880 after an original of May 1860
Carbon print | 7.2 x 4.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900293
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Photograph of a full length double portrait of Major Elphinstone (1829-90) and Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942). The Major is seated on chair, his legs crossed. He faces right, his face captured in profile, and places his left hand on the prince's shoulder. Prince Arthur faces towards the Major. He holds a hat in his right hand and a sword hilt in his left hand.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print
Measurements
7.2 x 4.7 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Markings
annotation: [above] Prince Arthur and Major Elphinstone,/ May 1860./ [beneath] Mayall. [above and beneath work]
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