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John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse 1862

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908086

Photograph of Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse; the Prince (1837-92) is seated at a desk, writing, Princess Alice (1843-78) stands beside him looking down, her left hand on his shoulder.

  • People involved

    Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (1837-92)
    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)

  • Measurements

    8.5 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.8 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Other titles

    Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse, (Princess Alice), 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Provenance

    Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subjects

    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Desks
            • Writing desks
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