The Emperor and Empress of Germany 1886

Albumen print | 13.4 x 10.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2907303

Unknown Person

The Emperor and Empress of Germany. [Album: Photographic Portraits Vol. 5/63 1875-1889] 1886

Description

Photograph of the Emperor Wilhelm I (1797-1888) and Empress Augusta (1811-90) of Germany seated in an open topped carriage. The Emperor is seated on the left of the Empress and wears a peaked hat. Two grooms sit at the front of the carriage, ready to drive. Three female servants or maids stand in the background.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection William I, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1797-1888)

Search the collection Empress Augusta of Germany (1811-90)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

13.4 x 10.2 cm (image)

28.2 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.1 x 25.4 x 5.7 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Vehicles
Horse drawn vehicles
Simple transport
Carriages
Places
Europe
Germany
Berlin [Germany]
Altes Palais [Berlin]
References

Alternative title(s)

The Emperor and Empress of Germany. [Album: Photographic Portraits Vol.5/63 1875-1889]