Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
The Dowager Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1842–1892)
1862Albumen print | 8.1 x 4.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2908038
Photograph of Alexandrine, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1842–1892), standing facing front. Her headdress is tied under her chin with a wide ribbon.
Grand Duchess Alexandrine married Paul Frederick of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1822. He succeeded his grandfather as Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1837, and died in 1842.
Grand Duchess Alexandrine married Paul Frederick of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1822. He succeeded his grandfather as Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1837, and died in 1842.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
8.1 x 4.9 cm (image)
9.8 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Dowager, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Princess of Prussia), 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria