Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Marie, Princess of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (1845-1930), when Princess Marie Gasparine of Saxe-Altenburg
1863Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908057
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Marie of Saxe-Altenburg, later Marie, Princess of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (1845-1930), seated at a small table. She is depicted holding an open book on her lap and facing the camera.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
8.9 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.9 x 6.2 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Princess Marie, 3rd daughter of Prince Edward of Saxe-Altenburg, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
