Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Amalie, Queen of Greece (1818-75) and Marie, Queen of Bavaria (1825-89)
1863Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907978
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Amalie, Queen of Greece (181-75), on the left, and Marie, Queen of Bavaria (1825-89). Queen Amalie is standing, facing three-quarters to her left. She holds her hands together in front of her. Queen Marie is seated, her hands on her lap. Both women wear bonnets trimmed with lace. A small dog lies by Queen Marie's feet.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
8.4 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 cm (album)
The Queen of Greece and the Queen of Bavaria, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
