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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

After Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902)

The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle 1874

Carbon print | 18.4 x 22.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2905664

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Photograph of a commemorative painting depicting the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on 7 March 1874. The painting depicts various scenes, including a horse and carriage holding the royal couple driving towards Windsor and Castle, Queen Victoria greeting the Duchess of Edinburgh and children throwing petals on the royal couple. The scenes are framed by an arch bearing the message: 'WELCOME TO ENGLISH HEARTS AND HOMES'.
  • Creator(s)

    After Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902) (artist)

    Subject(s)
    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
    Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1853-1920)
  • 18.4 x 22.4 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Social customs
          • Marriage
            • Royal Weddings
            • Wedding ceremonies
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle