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Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s)
John Grant (1810-79), Head Keeper [at Balmoral] 1860
Albumen print | 19.4 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2160089
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Photograph of a full length portrait of John Grant (1810-79), Head Keeper, seated, facing three-quarters to the right. He poses with his legs crossed and his right hand resting on his leg. He wears a cap, tweed jacket, wool trousers and a pouch on a strap across his body.
This portrait of John Grant was reproduced as a woodcut in the illustrated edition of 'Leaves from the Journal of our Life in the Highlands' that featured Queen Victoria's journal entries, written during her time in Scotland.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
19.4 x 15.0 cm (image)
28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)
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