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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

'Reception of the King of the French at Windsor by Queen Victoria and the Royal Children'

1853

Albumen print | 11.2 x 22.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905970

Photograph of a painting depicting the reception of Louis Philippe, King of the French at Windsor Castle, by Franz Xaver Winterhalter. Queen Victoria, Princess Victoria, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and Princess Alice stand on one side and Louis Philippe stands on the other. One of Queen Victoria's children, likely Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, reaches out to greet the King. Each group, the French and English, is accompanied by a large entourage who stand on either side of the room.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89) (photographer)

  • 11.2 x 22.1 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • Interiors of Windsor Castle
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Public life
          • Receptions (public ceremonies)
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