H.R.H. The Princess Alice by John Jabez Edwin Mayall

H.R.H. The Princess Alice 1861

silver, print, photography

aged paper

toned paper

16_19th-century

water colours

silver

pastel soft colours

print

white palette

photography

coffee painting

men

united-states

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

warm toned green

"H.R.H. The Princess Alice" is a 1861 photographic portrait by John Jabez Edwin Mayall featuring Princess Alice, a member of the British Royal family. This carte-de-visite shows the Princess standing in profile, her elegant attire and regal bearing making her a central focus. The photograph is a fine example of the popular Victorian portrait format, capturing the Princess's refined beauty and status. The image is currently part of the Art Institute of Chicago collection.