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Georg Emil Hansen (1833-91)
The Queen of Denmark, the Tsesarevna, the Princess of Wales, Princess Thyra and Prince Valdemar of Denmark 1871
Albumen print | 9.7 x 6.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2908390
Georg Emil Hansen (1833-91)
The Queen of Denmark, the Tsesarevna, the Princess of Wales, Princess Thyra and Prince Valdemar of Denmark 1871
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Carte-de-visite depicting a group portrait of Louise, Queen of Denmark (1817-98) and her children. The Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna, Tsesarevna of Russia (1847-1928) is seated on the front row on the left of the photograph. She rests her right hand on the right shoulder of her brother Prince Valdemar of Denmark (1858-1939), who is seated in the centre of the photograph. Both the Grand Duchess and Prince Valdemar face the viewer. Behind them are the Queen of Denmark, the Princess of Wales (1844-1925), later Queen Alexandra, and Princess Thyra of Denmark (1853-1933). Both the Queen of Denmark and Princess Thyra face the viewer whilst the Princess of Wales faces three-quarters left. Princess Thyra rests her left arm across Princess Alexandra's lap.
Provenance
From an album of 'Royal Portraits' compiled by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.7 x 6.3 cm (whole object)
8.8 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 Crown Pss.of Denmark [sic], the Cesarewna, Princess of Wales, Pss.Thyra and Prince Valdemar of Denmark, 1871. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.50]
