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Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878) c. 1870
Gelatin silver print | 16.5 x 12.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2507592
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Alexander Bassano (1829-1913)
Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878) [Alexander Bassano Collection] c. 1870
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6.5" x 4.7" gelatin silver print showing a three-quarter length portrait of Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse sitting facing forward with her head resting on her left hand turned to profile view, right. She is wearing a dark silk gown with fringe around the collar and down the front of the bodice, lace collar and cuffs, earrings, a necklace, and a beaded belt. She is holding a book in her right hand, resting in her lap. There is a small table in the background. Corresponding glass plate negative of print: RCIN 2507591.
Provenance
Acquired by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2004
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Medium and techniques
Gelatin silver print
Measurements
16.5 x 12.2 cm (image)
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Alternative title(s)
Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse (1843-1878) [Alexander Bassano Collection]