Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Victoria, Princess Frederick of Prussia, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), and the infant Prince William, later Wilhelm II (1859-1941)
Mar 1859Albumen print | 3.8 x 3.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2900162
Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Victoria, Princess Frederick of Prussia, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), seated, cradling her infant son Prince William, later Wilhelm II (1859-1941). The princess looks down at her son, who appears to be asleep.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
Victoria,/ Princess Royal,/ Princess Frederic William of Prussia,/ and the infant Prince William,/ March 1859./ 2. Bambridge
3.8 x 3.4 cm (image)
30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
