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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 1859

Carbon 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.
  • 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