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The Grand Duchess of Baden Luise and her Son, Prince Louis William 1872
Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2908426

J & L Allgeyer : Carlsruhe
The Grand Duchess of Baden Luise and her Son, Prince Louis William 1872
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Carte-de-visite double portrait of Luise, Grand Duchess of Baden (1838-1923) and her son Louis Charles Frederick William de Bade (1865-1888). The former is on the right of the image and is shown in left side profile with her head turned slightly towards the camera. Her hair is elaborately arranged in a chignon and she is wearing a dark coloured silk dress, trimmed with lace and incorporating a bustle. She is wearing a string of pearls. Her son is shown facing the camera and is wearing a pale coloured three piece suit with three quarter length trousers and leather shoes and spats. His left leg is crossed in front of his right and his right hand is in his pocket. He is standing on an upholstered stool.
Provenance
Collection of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.9 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.9 x 6.2 cm (mount)
22.2 x 17.3 cm (page dimensions)
24.0 x 19.4 x 6.1 cm (album)
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