Prince Louis of Hesse later Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse (1837-92) 1860

Albumen print | 23.0 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906886

John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

- 1860

Description

Photograph of a near full length portrait of Prince Louis of Hesse, standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He turns his head slightly towards the camera. He rests his right hand on a helmet, positioned on a balustrade, and places his left hand on his hip. He wears a military uniform and carries a sabre by his left side. There is a column and drapery on the far right side of the photograph.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.0 x 18.1 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

Markings

annotation: Do [Ditto] [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
References

Alternative title(s)

Prince Louis of Hesse, 1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]