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Leopold II, King of the Belgians (1835-1909) and Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902), when The Duke and Duchess of Brabant

1863

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908063

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Leopold II, King of the Belgians (1835-1909) and Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902), when The Duke and Duchess of Brabant. Marie Henriette stands and faces three-quarters to the left. She rests her left arm on a balustrade. Her husband Leopold, standing to her left, leans on the balustrade looking to front. The Duke wears a military uniform and holds a cap.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902)
    Léopold II, King of the Belgians (1835-1909)

  • 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Duke and Duchess of Brabant, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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