Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
William Bambridge (1810-79)
Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse 1 - 1 Dec 1860
Albumen print | 8.0 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900418
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Louis, later Grand Duke of Hesse (1837-92), and Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78). Princess Alice is seated and looks downwards. She holds her hands together in front of her. Prince Louis stands beside her and looks down at her. He holds a cane in his left hand.
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Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (1837-92) -
annotation: Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse/ Decr 1st 1860./ [lower right corner] Bambridge [beneath work]
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8.0 x 5.7 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
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