Caroline and Helena Macdonald, children of the Jäger Macdonald 1887 copy after an original of 1857

Carbon print | 12.0 x 10.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906660

Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917)

- 1887 copy after an original of 1857

Description

Photograph of a full length double portrait of sisters Caroline MacDonald, seated, and Helena MacDonald, standing on the right. The sisters both face the viewer. Helena holds her sister's hand.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page 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 Caroline Macdonald (active 1854-71)

Search the collection Helena Macdonald (active 1854-71)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

12.0 x 10.6 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
Subject(s)
People
Children
Girls
References

Alternative title(s)

Caroline and Helena Macdonald, children of the Jäger Macdonald, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]