Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)
'Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold in the costume of the sons of King Henry IVth'
7 Apr 1859Albumen print hand-coloured with watercolour | 10.3 x 8.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2914286
Hand-coloured photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold (1853-84), in the costume of the sons of King Henry IV (in the play of Richard II), which they wore at the bal costumé, 7 April 1859. Prince Arthur is seated . He holds a book with his brother, who stands.
The fancy dress ball was held to celebrate Prince Leopold's sixth birthday, and was attended by children between the ages of 6 and 14.
The fancy dress ball was held to celebrate Prince Leopold's sixth birthday, and was attended by children between the ages of 6 and 14.
Creator(s)
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
10.3 x 8.1 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Costume & National dress
- Swiss national costume
- Costume & National dress
- Ethnology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Theatrical costumes
- Costume-Fancy Dress
- Theatrical costumes
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Entertainment
- Balls (dancing)
- Entertainment
- Social sciences
