Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) c. 1870

Gelatin silver print | 16.5 x 12.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2507522

Alexander Bassano (1829-1913)

Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) [Alexander Bassano Collection] c. 1870

Description

6.4" x 4.7" gelatin silver print showing a half length portrait of Princess Beatrice; with her head turned left in profile view. She is wearing a black lace dress with two dragonfly-shaped closures at the bodice, pearls, and earrings. Corresponding glass plate negative of print: RCIN 2507521.

Provenance

Acquired by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2004
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Alexander Bassano (1829-1913)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Alexander Bassano (1829-1913)

Search the collection Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

16.5 x 12.2 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
References

Alternative title(s)

Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) [Alexander Bassano Collection]