Portraiture
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LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)
Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), and Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
c.1880 after an original of 7 Apr 1859Carbon print | 13.9 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900169
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), and Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942). Prince Leopold stands next to Prince Arthur who is seated on a chair. They look at one another and Prince Arthur places his right hand on Prince Leopold's shoulder. They are dressed in the costumes of sons of King Henry IV, including a tunic with pointed collar and tights.
They are dressed for the Bal Costumé at Buckingham Palace, an event to celebrate Prince Leopold's 6th birthday.
They are dressed for the Bal Costumé at Buckingham Palace, an event to celebrate Prince Leopold's 6th birthday.
Creator(s)
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
Prince Leopold and Prince Arthur/ in the costume of the son of King Henry 4th */ which they wore at the Bal Costumé at Buckingham Palace,/ April 7th 1859./ *(From the last scene of Richard 2nd at the Princefs's Theatre)
13.9 x 10.3 cm (image)
30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Theatrical costumes
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology
