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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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Sophie, Queen of Sweden, when Princess Oscar of Sweden, with her two sons

1863

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2907984

Photograph of a full length group portrait of Sophie, Princess Oscar of Sweden (1836-1913) and her two sons, Prince Gustaf (1858-1950) and Prince Oscar (1859-1953). Princess Sophie is seated, facing the viewer front on. On her right stands Prince Gustaf who looks to front. Prince Oscar is seated on his mother's lap.

[The child seated on Princess Sophie's lap may be her third son, Prince Carl, born in February 1861.]
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 8.5 x 5.6 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 Oscar of Sweden and her two sons, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Children
    • Boys