Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Princess Alice as 'Spring'
May 1854Salted paper print | 16.6 x 13.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900022
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice s, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), standing, facing towards the camera. She carries a basket of flowers in her left hand and wears flowers in her hair. Princess Alice is dressed as the embodiment of Spring for a Tableaux of the Seasons.
Creator(s)
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Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Princess Alice as Spring./ May 1854./ By Mr Fenton.
16.6 x 13.5 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
