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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

'The Princess Louise of Prussia'; Princess Louise of Prussia (1838-1923)

c.1857

Albumen print | 10.2 x 8.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800687

Photograph of painting of a half length portrait of Princess Louise of Prussia (1838-1923) by Franz Xaver Winterhalter  (1805-73). Princess Louise faces three-quarters to the left. She wears a dark colour bow in her hair and a light colour blouse.

The painting dates from 1857 and is held in the Royal Collection, RCIN 403607.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Joseph Cundall (1819-95) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Louise of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Baden (1838-1923)

  • 10.2 x 8.5 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-German school
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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