Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Sir Frederick Stovin (1783-1865)

1859

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2910624

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir Frederick Stovin (1783-1865) standing, facing towards the camera. He looks to the left. He holds a top hat in his right hand.

Stovin was Groom-in-Waiting between 1837 and 1859 and Extra Groom-in-Waiting between 1860 and 1865.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Sir Frederick Stovin (1783-1865)
  • annotation: General Sir Fred: Stovin [beneath work]

  • 8.8 x 5.9 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.5 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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

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