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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Olga, Queen of Württemberg (1822-1892), when Crown Princess of Württemberg

1863

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2908129

Photograph of Olga, Crown Princess of Württemberg, standing and facing front. She wears a bonnet, her arms crossed in front of her.  The Crown Princess was the daughter of Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Olga Nikolaevna of Russia, Queen of Württemberg (1822-92)

  • 8.5 x 5.1 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • The Crown Princess of Würtemberg, sister of the Emperor of Russia, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Bonnets
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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