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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

The Queen (1819-1901) and Princess Beatrice (1857-1944)

May 1860

Albumen print | 7.6 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900335

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Princess Beatrice (1857-1944). Queen Victoria stands beside her daughter, who stands on a chair. She places her arms around her daughter and looks down at her. Prince Beatrice leans against her mother.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944)
    Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

  • annotation: The Queen and Princefs Beatrice./ May. 1860./ Mayall. [beneath work]

  • 7.6 x 5.2 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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