Engagement portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark Sep 1862

Albumen print mounted on card | 8.3 x 5.1 cm (sight) | RCIN 2932813

Description

Photograph of Edward VII (1841-1910) when Prince of Wales, seated on the left with his right arm resting on a table top. On the right stands Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), when Princess of Wales standing with her hands resting on the Prince's shoulders. Both face the viewer. Taken to mark the engagement of the Royal couple who were married on 10th March 1863.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Ghémar Frères (active 1859-94)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print mounted on card

albumen print

Measurements

8.3 x 5.1 cm (sight)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite

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