Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
'Princess Alice at her confirmation'; Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-78) at her confirmation
21 Apr 1859Albumen print hand-coloured with watercolour | 12.6 x 9.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2914290
Hand-coloured photograph of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-78) kneeling at an altar, her back facing the camera. She wears a long sleeve white gown. The photograph was taken at Princess Alice's confirmation at Buckingham Palace.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine, consort of Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78) (colourist)
12.6 x 9.2 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
