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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Queen Victoria's children in the tragedy Athalie, 10th February 1852

c.1892 copy after an c.1852 original

Carbon print | 5.2 x 6.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2905919

Photograph of a painting by Queen Victoria (RCIN 403670) featuring Queen Victoria's children acting in the tragedy Athalie. From left to right are: Albert Edward Prince of Wales (1841-1910), later King Edward VII; Princess Helena (1846-1923), later Princess of Schleswig Holstein; Princess Victoria (1840-1901), later Empress Friedrich; Prince Alfred (1844-1900), later Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha; Princess Alice (1843-78), later Duchess of Hesse and Princess Louise (1848-1939), later Duchess of Argyll. All wear theatrical costumes.
  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    After Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
    Princess Helena (1846-1923)
    Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
  • 5.2 x 6.5 cm (image)

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Toys and Decorations
          • Theatrical costumes
    • Language, Linguistics and Literature
      • Literature
        • Drama
          • Tragedies
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Theatre
        • Acting
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs