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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 2900530

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78) seated on a chair, facing halfway to the right. She turns her head towards the camera and looks downwards, to the left. She places her right hand in her lap and places her left hand to her face. 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)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
  • 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs