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John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse 1862

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908086

Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse

John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse 1862

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Description

Photograph of Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse; the Prince (1837-92) is seated at a desk, writing, Princess Alice (1843-78) stands beside him looking down, her left hand on his shoulder.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

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

Search the collection Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.5 x 5.5 cm (image)

9.8 x 6.2 cm (mount)

22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Home economics
Furniture & accessories
Desks
Writing desks
References

Alternative title(s)

Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse, (Princess Alice), 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

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