Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Princess Sidonie of Saxony (1834-62)
1862Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2908035
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Sidonie of Saxony (1834-62), third daughter of Johann I of Saxony. She stands in profile, facing left, and turns her head to look to front. There is a mantelpiece and clock in the background, on the right.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
8.7 x 5.2 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Princess Sidonie of Saxony, daughter of King John, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria