Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Grand Duke Sergei of Russia (1857-1905) with his sister Marie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1853-1920), when Grand Duchess Marie of Russia
1861Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2907922
Photograph of Grand Duke Sergei and his sister Grand Duchess Marie. Sergei is seated at a wooden table, facing a quarter to the right. He looks towards the camera and appears to be playing with toy soldiers or figurines. Marie stands on the right, looking towards the camera. She holds a small figurine in her right hand and places her left hand on the table.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
The Grand-Duke Serge & Grand-Duchess Marie./ 1861.
8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)
The Grand Duke Serge and Grand Duchess Marie. 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
Subject(s)
- Children
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Toys
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
