Photograph from the tableau 'St Elizabeth' that was performed on the 5th October 1888 at Balmoral Castle. Princess Louise stands wearing a white habit and black cloak in her role as Lady-in-Waiting to St Elizabeth. She faces three-quarters to the right and holds her hands together in prayer There is a basket resting at her feet.

A tableau vivant or 'living picture', was a recreation of a painting or scene from history using actors who remained static for a number of minutes. The scenes were usually performed to musical accompaniment and scene changes were marked by the raising a lowering of a curtain. Queen Victoria was a very enthusiastic attendee of tableau performances and she often advised on costume choices and props. Those who performed in tableau at Balmoral were drawn from members of the royal family and royal household.