King Edward VII

Sitterback to top

• King Edward VII (1841-1910), Reigned 1901-10. Sitter associated with 345 portraits.

Artistback to top

• W. & D. Downey (active 1855-1940). Artist associated with 785 portraits.

This portraitback to top

The Prince of Wales regularly holidayed at Balmoral where he indulged his passions for grouse shooting and deer stalking. By the time of this photograph, he generally stayed at nearby Abergeldie Castle on which the Queen had taken the lease in 1862.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 195

Portrait setback to top

• The Balmoral album: photographs by George Washington Wilson, W. & D. Downey and Henry John Whitlock, 1854-68

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Chairs
• Hats and head-attire
• Smoking