Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Grand Duchess Marie, Duchess of Leuchtenberg (1819-76) with her son, Prince George (1852-1912)
1859Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907770
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Grand Duchess Maria and her son Prince Georgi. The Grand Duchess stands and looks
down at her son who stands in front of her. She places both hands on her son's shoulder. Prince Georgi appears to be reading a book, which he holds in front of his chest with both hands.
down at her son who stands in front of her. She places both hands on her son's shoulder. Prince Georgi appears to be reading a book, which he holds in front of his chest with both hands.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Maria, Duchess of Leuchtenberg (1819-76)Prince George Romanowski, 6th Duke of Leuchtenberg (1852-1912)annotation: The Grand Duchess Marie, Duchess of/ Leuchtenberg and Prince George, 1859. [beneath work]
8.6 x 5.3 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)
The Grand Duchess Marie, Duchess of Leuchtenburg and Prince George, 1859. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
- Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
Subject(s)
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Reading (activity)
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- Physical and Mental Activities
