Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
The Duchess of Kent (1786-1861) and the Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-78) when Princess Alice
1860Albumen print | 8.1 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2907748
Photograph of the Duchess of Kent and Princess Alice. The Duchess is seated on the left, facing towards the camera. Princess Alice stands on the right, facing left. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She holds her grandmother's hand and places her right hand on her shoulder.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
The Duchess of Kent Pcss Alice./ 1860.
8.1 x 5.9 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.5 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
The Duchess of Kent and Princess Alice, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
