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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

'Princess Helena'

c.1850-60

Albumen print | 9.3 x 7.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800664

Photograph of a painting of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73). Princess Helena is seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She turns her head towards the viewer. She wears Highland dress.

Painting dates from October 1849.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Joseph Cundall (1819-95) (photographer)

  • 9.3 x 7.1 cm (image)

  • From an album collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Costume-Great Britain
            • Costume-Scotland
              • Scottish Highland Dress
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-German school
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