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Prince and Princess Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine with their children 1865
Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2908290

Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Prince and Princess Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine with their children 1865
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Carte-de-visite depicting a family group portrait of Prince Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine (1837-92) and Princess Alice (1843-78), with their two eldest children. Prince Ludwig is standing and faces the viewer. He is resting his left hand on his wife's right shoulder. Princess Alice is seated, turning three-quarters to the left but her head faces the viewer. She is holding Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine (1864-1918) on her lap. Princess Elisabeth is facing three-quarters right. Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine (1863-1950) is standing on a chair on the left of the photograph, facing three-quarters right. A curtain is hanging on the right of the photograph.
Provenance
From an album of 'Royal Portraits' compiled by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.9 x 5.9 cm (image)
9.8 x 6.3 cm (whole object)
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 Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse with their children, 1865. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.50]