Glass plate negatives
Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)
The Royal Family at Osborne
24 - 24 May 1854RCIN 2082380
Glass plate negative of a full length group portrait of, from right to left, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, Victoria, The Princess Royal, Prince Arthur, Princess Alice, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria, Princess Louise, the Duchess of Kent, Princess Helena and Prince Alfred. The dogs Dandie and Deckel are seated in front of Queen Victoria. Photograph taken on the terrace at Osborne House, Isle of Wight. The group pose in front of the Venus Accroupie fountain.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. Prints from this negative exist in the Collection (e.g. RCINs 2106402 and 2800669)
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. Prints from this negative exist in the Collection (e.g. RCINs 2106402 and 2800669)
Creator(s)
Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Dogs
- Dackel (dog-dachshund; Queen Victoria)
- Dogs
- Animal husbandry
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Science, Medicine and Technology
