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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

'Princess Alice'

c.1850-60

Albumen print | 8.7 x 6.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2800662

Photograph of a painting of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and Rhine (1843-78) by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73). Princess Alice is wearing 18th-century dress and holds a fan in her right hand. The painting is dated January 1845.

  • Creator(s)

    After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)

    Joseph Cundall (1819-95) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)

  • 8.7 x 6.2 cm (image)

  • From an album collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-German school
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Fans
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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