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W & D Downey (active 1855-1941)

Hesse family group with Queen Victoria, 1879 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.24 1879] Feb 1879

14.0 x 9.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2903339

Description

L. to r: Princess Victoria; Hereditary G/Duke Ernest Louis; Grand Duke Louis IV; Queen Victoria, seated, hands on her lap; Princess Irene; Princess Elizabeth; Princess Alix. The Princesses are dressed alike. Taken shortly after death of their mother in December 1878
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection W & D Downey (active 1855-1941)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Victoria Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (1863-1950)

Search the collection Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna (1864-1918)

Search the collection Princess Irene of Prussia (1866-1953)

Search the collection Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress of Russia (1872-1918)

Search the collection Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress of Russia (1872-1918)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection Ernst Ludwig, Grand Duke of Hesse & by Rhine (1868-1937)

Search the collection Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (1837-92)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

albumen print

Measurements

14.0 x 9.4 cm (image)

30.3 x 23.7 cm (page dimensions)
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visual works
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Mourning

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