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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 2900528

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78) seated on a chair, facing three-quarters to the right. She turns her head towards the camera and looks downwards, to the left. She holds her hands together on her lap. She poses beside a dressing table with a mirror, and part of her head is reflected in the mirror. Behind her is a small table on which sits a basket and there is a footstool in front of her.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

  • Princefs Alice/ June. 1861./ [lower right corner] Silvy.

  • 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria