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AFTER ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Victoria, Princess Royal and Princess Alice

c.1880 after an original of 8 Feb 1854

10.3 x 7.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900015

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Victoria, Princess Royal, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901) and Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse by Rhine (1843-78). The young princesses face towards the camera, posing arm in arm. The Princess Royal stands and Princess Alice sits beside her. They wear long skirts with fitted jackets, and hats.

  • Creator(s)

    After Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)

  • 10.3 x 7.5 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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