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Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia (1875-1960) c. 1900 - 1901
Albumen print | 9.5 x 6.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2923682.f
Unknown Person
Master: Page 52 of Princess Victoria's album, c. 1896-1910 Item: Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia (1875-1960) c. 1900 - 1901
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Photograph of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) seated in a wheelchair, facing three-quarters to the right. Behind him stands his sister Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia (1875-1960). Nicholas II is seated in front of a table. He wears what appears to be a dressing gown, and a rug is placed over his legs. Xenia wears a brimmed hat and a dark colour shirt. The photograph was taken in a domestic interior and a mirror, bed and a table decorated with a vase and framed photographs appear in the room. The photograph was taken in Crimea. At the time, Nicholas II was recovering from typhoid fever and pneumonia.
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.5 x 6.8 cm (image)
25.5 x 36.0 cm (page dimensions)