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The Cesaréwitch and his bride, Princess Dagmar 1864
Albumen print | 9.6 x 6.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2908269

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The Cesaréwitch and his bride, Princess Dagmar 1864
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Carte-de-visite depicting a full-length double portrait of Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich (1843-65), and Princess Dagmar of Denmark (1847-1928). Nicholas is standing and facing the viewer. He is wearing dark-coloured gloves and rests his right hand on his left wrist. He is holding a walking stick and hat in his left hand. Princess Dagmar is also standing and facing the viewer. She is linking her arms through the left arm of the Tsesarevich. Tsesarevich Nicholas became engaged to Princess Dagmar of Denmark in the summer of 1864. In 1865 he died of cerebro-spinal meningitis. His fiancée married his younger brother Tsesarevich Alexander, later Alexander III, Emperor of Russia in November 1866.
Provenance
From an album of 'Royal Portraits' compiled by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.6 x 6.3 cm (whole object)
8.4 x 5.5 cm (image)
22.9 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.7 x 5.9 cm (album)
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Alternative title(s)
The Cesarewitch (died 1865) and his bride, Princess Dagmar 1864. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.50]