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George Washington Wilson (1823-93)
Grant Family Portrait 1861
Albumen print | 15.7 x 13.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2160105
George Washington Wilson (1823-93)
Grant Family Portrait 1861
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Photograph of a family portrait of John Grant, the Head Keeper at Balmoral Castle and his family posed outside of their house on the Balmoral estate. The group includes John Grant (1810-79), and Mrs Grant (1817-87) and their children; John, Alexander, James, Arthur, Albert, Andrew and Victoria. The family dog is seated at Mrs Grants feet.
This portrait was probably taken in 1861 when Wilson was asked by Queen Victoria to take a series of photographs of her Keepers and their families.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
15.7 x 13.8 cm (image)
28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)
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[Balmoral 1856-61]
