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Marie, Duchess of Brabant, later Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902) and Nano

c. 1861

Albumen print | RCIN 2117079

Photograph of a full length portrait of Marie, Duchess of Brabant playing with a small dog named 'Nano'. The Duchess is seated on a small chair and faces left, her face captured in profile. She holds the dog's front paws with both her hands. The dog stands on its hind legs. They pose in front of a painted backdrop,

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902)
  • Acquired and arranged by Princess Helena

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs