Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE
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 (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
