The Honourable Louisa Gordon and the Honourable Eleanor Stanley Jun 1857

Albumen print | 18.7 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906644

Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)

- Jun 1857

Description

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Louisa Gordon (b. 1829) and Eleanor Stanley (b. 1821). Gordon stands on the left holding a handkercief and a hat in her right hand. She looks towards the camera. Stanley stands on the right, facing three-quarters to the left. She places her left hand on Gordon's shoulder. There is a column, a window and drapery in the background.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Louisa Frances Charlotte Ponsonby (1829-1910)

Search the collection Eleanor Long (1821-1903)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

18.7 x 15.0 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
References

Alternative title(s)

The Hon. Louisa Gordon and the Hon. Eleanor Stanley, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]