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After Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)

'Princesses Helena and Louise' c.1863-5

Albumen print | 5.9 x 4.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2373716

Photograph of a porcelain work featuring a photograph of Princess Helena (1846-1924) and Princess Louise, later Duchess or Argyll (1848-1939). The young princesses wear matching outfits.

Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This work was displayed in Prince Albert's writing room, on the east side.

  • People involved

    Creator(s)

    After Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
    Princess Helena (1846-1923)

  • Markings

    annotation: (15.)/ The Prince Consort's Writing Room/ East Side [upper mount]
    annotation: [above work] Princesses Helena and Louise./ [below work] April 7th, 1859./ On China. 4 in x 3 in. [around photograph]

  • Measurements

    5.9 x 4.5 cm (image)

    28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)

  • Provenance

    Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Groupings

    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
    Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Swiss national costume
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Toys and Decorations
          • Theatrical costumes
            • Costume-Fancy Dress
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Entertainment
        • Balls (dancing)
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