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Maria Sophia, Queen of the Two Sicilies (1841-1925)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2907842

Photograph of Maria Sophia, Queen of the Two Sicilies, standing, facing halfway to the left. She looks down and appears to smile. She wears her hair in plaits and is dressed in a dark colour, patterned dress. She rests her right hand on the back of a chair.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Maria Sophia, Queen of the Two Sicilies (1841-1925)

  • annotation: The Queen of Naples. [beneath work]

  • 8.4 x 5.2 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Queen of Naples. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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