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WILLIAM GEORGE LACY (D. 1861)

Olga, Queen of the Hellenes (1851-1926), when Grand Duchess Olga Constantinovna of Russia

1862

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2908003

Photograph of a full length portrait of Grand Duchess Olga, later Olga, Queen of the Hellenes (1851-1926), standing facing the viewer. She leans on a small table on the right of the picture on which there is a basket of flowers.

  • Creator(s)

    William George Lacy (d. 1861) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Olga, Queen, consort of George I, King of the Hellenes (1851-1926)

  • 8.7 x 5.8 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)

  • The Grand Duchess Olga, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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