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William Henry Southwell (1823-70)

Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78) Mar 1860

Albumen print | 8.9 x 6.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2900259

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Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), seated, facing three-quarters to the left. She looks towards the camera. She rests her right arm on a nearby table and places her left hand in her lap. She wears a dress of striped material, a lace collar and a locket on a ribbon around her neck. There is drapery in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    William Henry Southwell (1823-70) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
  • annotation: Princefs Alice,/ March 1860/ Southwell. [beneath work]
  • 8.9 x 6.4 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs