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Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse, and their eldest daughter Princess Victoria 1867
Albumen print | 9.7 x 6.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2908325
Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse, and their eldest daughter Princess Victoria 1867
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Carte-de-visite depicting a family group portrait of Prince Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine (1837-92), Princess Alice (1843-78), and their daughter Princess Victoria (1863-1950). Prince Ludwig is seated and faces the viewer. On his lap is Princess Victoria. She faces three-quarters right and holds a long cane across her lap and over the left leg of Prince Ludwig. Behind them stands Princess Alice, looking down at her husband. Her right hand rests on the right shoulder of Princess Victoria whilst her left hand is placed on the left shoulder of Prince Ludwig. A curtain hangs 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
9.7 x 6.2 cm (whole object)
8.7 x 5.8 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)
Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse and their eldest daughter, Pss. Victoria, 1867. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.50]
