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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

Maria Pia, Queen of Portugal (1847-1911)

1863

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908045

Photograph of a full length portrait of Queen Maria Pia of Portugal (1847-1911), standing in profile, facing right. She turns her head to face the viewer.

Maria Pia was married to Luís I of Portugal in October 1862.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Queen Maria Pia of Portugal (1847-1911)

  • 8.8 x 5.5 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)

  • Marie Pia, Queen of Portugal, Princess of Italy, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits. vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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