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AFTER RUPPRECHT

Louise, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Saalfeld

dated 1820

Stipple engraving | 18.6 x 12.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 2506483

An engraving from an album of portraits containing prints and photographs: after a portrait painting of Louise, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Saalfeld; almost half length, facing front; wearing a tiara, pearl earrings, ruffed collar, and a low gown with pearl ropes; set in an oval; dated on the mount, lower right.

  • Creator(s)

    After Rupprecht (artist)

    Frederick Fleischmann (1791-1834) (engraver)

    Subject(s)

    Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1800-31)

  • 18.6 x 12.3 cm (sheet of paper)

  • LOUISE regierende Herzogin von Sachsen=Coburg=Saalfeld

  • From an album compiled by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • engravings
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