Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), when Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1861

Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906943

Unknown Person

- 1861

Description

Photograph of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She poses with her hands held together on her lap. She wears a light colour headdress and dress and a dark colour shawl.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page 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 View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

9.0 x 5.6 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
References

Alternative title(s)

Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 1861 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]