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After Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Princess Victoria of Hesse (1863-1950), later Victoria Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford-Haven 1880 copy after an 1864 original
Carbon print | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2901029
After Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Princess Victoria of Hesse (1863-1950), later Victoria Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford-Haven 1880 copy after an 1864 original
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A full length photographic portrait of the young Princess standing facing front, both arms outstretched; someone's hand just visible holding the Princess's left hand. She wears a loose garment that is falling off her right shoulder. Vignette.
This photograph is a copy of the original albumen print, made in carbon which is a process that is less susceptible to light damage. The original photograph had faded so a carbon copy was made and glued over it.
Provenance
From an album of portrait photographs of royal children acquired by Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print
Measurements
8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)
30.9 x 24.6 cm (whole object)
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Alternative title(s)
Princess Victoria of Hesse, 1864 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.8 1864-1865]
