Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia
29 Jan 1858Salted paper print | 9.7 x 7.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900125
Photograph of a full length double portrait of the newly married Prince and Princess Frederick of Prussia, later Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88) and Victoria, Empress of Germany (1840-1901). The couple stand, facing towards the camera. They pose arm in arm. The Princess places her free hand in a muff and Prince Frederick holds a cane in his left hand. Photograph taken at Windsor.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
Prince & Princess Frederic William of Prussia./ Windsor. 29 Jan: 1858./ By Mr Bambridge.
9.7 x 7.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
