Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
After Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71)
'Victoria, Princess Royal (Princess Frederic William of Prussia)' c.1863-5
Albumen print | 6.2 x 4.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2373706
Photograph of work of porcelain featuring a depiction of Victoria, Princess Royal, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), on her wedding day.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This work was shown in Prince Albert' dressing room, on the south side.
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Creator(s)
After Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901) -
annotation: (10.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ South Side [upper mount]annotation: [above work] Victoria, Princess Royal,/ (Princess Frederic William of Prussia) [below work] SIMPSON, AFTER WILLIAMS/ Jany 25th 1858./ On China. 7 in x 5 in. [around photograph]
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6.2 x 4.5 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Social customs
- Marriage
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Wedding dresses
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Marriage
- Social customs
- Ethnology
- visual works
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