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