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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78)

Jun 1861

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900527

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78) standing, facing a quarter to the right. She turns her head towards the camera and looks downwards. She holds a fan with both hands, placing it in front of her. She poses beside various flora and in front of a painted backdrop depicting a landscape scene. In the backdrop is a plinth with an 'A' on it.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

  • 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)
    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert