Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)
Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse
13 - 13 Dec 1860Albumen print | 8.0 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900427
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, facing three-quarters to the left. Prince Louis stands beside her, placing his left hand on her shoulder. He appears to smile.
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)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
