Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER THOMAS RICHARD WILLIAMS (1825-71)
'Victoria, Princess Royal (Princess Frederic William of Prussia)'
c.1863-5Albumen 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.
Creator(s)
After Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)
(10.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ South Side
[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.
6.2 x 4.5 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Social customs
- Marriage
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Wedding dresses
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Marriage
- Social customs
- Ethnology
- Social sciences
