Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
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Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902) when The Duchess of Brabant, and Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1858-1924) when Princess Louise of Belgium 1863
Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908062
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902) when The Duchess of Brabant, and Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1858-1924) when Princess Louise of Belgium. The Duchess of Brabant is seated with her daughter Princess Louise, who stands, leaning against her mother, and faces the viewer.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902)Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1858-1924) -
8.8 x 5.4 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)
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Duchess of Brabant and Princess Louise, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- visual works
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