Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse
13 Dec 1860Albumen print | 8.0 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900428
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), and Prince Louis, later Grand Duke of Hesse (1837-92). Princess Alice stands on the left, facing slightly towards the right. She looks downwards and holds her hands together in front of her. Prince Louis stands on the right, facing left. He turns his head towards the camera. He holds a cane in his left hand.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
8.0 x 5.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
