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Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden, with his wife, Louise, Grand Duchess of Baden and son, Prince Frederick

1857

Salted paper print | 20.1 x 16.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906694

Photograph of a family group that includes Louise, Grand Duchess of Baden, Frederick, Grand Duke of Baden and their infant son Frederick. The Duchess is seated, facing towards the camera. She holds her son in her lap. Her husband stands behind her. They both look towards the camera.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Baden (1826-1907)
    Princess Louise of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Baden (1838-1923)
    Friedrich II, Grand Duke of Baden (1857-1928)

  • 20.1 x 16.3 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden, with his wife, Louise, Grand Duchess of Baden, and son, Prince Frederick, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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