Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Friedrich Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1823-1883) and The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1843-1865), when Princess Anna of Hesse and by Rhine
Dec 1863Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2908177
Photograph of Friedrich Franz II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin standing on the right. His future bride, Princess Anna, stands on the left holding the Grand Duke's arm and looking to front. The Grand Duke looks to his left.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and his bride, Princess Anna of Hesse, December 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
