Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
After L Haase (active c. 1860-90)
Princess Frederick William of Prussia, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), and Maria, Princess Frederick Charles of Prussia (1837-1906) 1887 copy after an original of Jun 1859
Carbon print | 13.0 x 10.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906773
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Victoria, Princess Frederick William of Prussia, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901) and Maria, Princess Frederick Charles of Prussia (1837-1906). The two women stand, facing towards the camera. Princess Victoria, on the right, crosses her arms and holds a parasol in front of her body. Princess Maria holds a hat in front of her body and places her left hand on Princess Victoria's right arm. There are various plants in the background. Photograph taken in Potsdam.
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Creator(s)
After L Haase (active c. 1860-90) (photographer)
Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)Princess Marie of Prussia (1837-1906) -
annotation: Pcf Frederic Charles & Pcf Fred: William/ of Prussia.- Potsdam. June. [beneath work]
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13.0 x 10.6 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
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Victoria, Princess Frederick William of Prussia, and Marie, Princess Frederick Charles of Prussia, Potsdam, June 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Germany
- Brandenburg [Germany]
- Potsdam [Germany]
- Brandenburg [Germany]
- Germany
- Europe
- visual works
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