Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia: 'Alamayou' 1873
Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2911722
Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia: 'Alamayou' 1873
Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia: 'Alamayou' 1873
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Photograph of Prince Alamayu of Abyssinia (also known as 'Alemayehu', 'Alemayou', 'Alemayu' and 'Alamaiou'), son of Tewodros II, Emperor of Abyssinia, in a head and shoulders length portrait, facing the viewer. The Prince wears a velvet jacket and matching waistcoat.
Prince Alamayu was brought to England by British army officer Tristam Charles Sawyer Speedy (1836–1910) following the Battle of Magdala in April 1868. He lived with Speedy on the Isle of Wight and was presented to Queen Victoria at Osborne House. The Queen took a great interest in the child and mentioned him often in her diaries. The multiple format prints of Prince Alamayu in the Royal Collection, including large format albumen photographs, cabinet cards and carte de visite, also indicate the great public interest in the orphaned prince.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.1 x 5.7 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.2 cm (mount)
22.9 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
Alamayou. [Photographs, English Portraits. Volume 70.]
