Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)
Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse
8 - 8 Dec 1860Albumen print | 8.0 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900422
Photograph of Princess Alice (1843-78) and Prince Louis (1837-92) standing together on mats. Princess Alice stands slightly to right, her right hand in a muff, her left hand holding the Prince's right arm; he stands facing front with his hat, cane and gloves in his left hand. Out of focus building in the background.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1819-79) (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 8th 1860. [beneath work]
8.0 x 5.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
