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Maria Anna, Princess Georg of Saxony (1843-84) with her daughter, Princess Elisabeth (1862-63)

Apr 1863

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2908069

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Maria Anna, Princess Georg of Saxony (1843-84) with her daughter, Princess Elisabeth (1862-63). Princess Maria Anna is seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She looks down at her daughter Princess Elisabeth who, standing in profile, facing right, has turned her head to face the camera.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Queen Maria Anna (1843-84)
    Princess Elisabeth of Saxony (1862-3)

  • 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Princess George of Saxony (Infanta of Portugal) and Princess Elisabeth, April 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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