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1 of 253523 objects
German School, 18th century
Princess Louisa Amalia of Prussia (1722-1780)? c.1745
Watercolour on vellum | 6.2 x 5.0 cm (sight) | RCIN 420495
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This portrait, with its 'snakeskin' background, has traditionally been identified as Princess Louisa Amalia but it bears little resemblance to other known portraits of her. Princess Louisa was the daughter of Ferdinand Albert, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. In 1742, she married Prince Augustus William of Prussia who was the brother and heir to Frederick the Great, but died before him. Their son became Frederick William II, King of Prussia.
The identity of the artist is unknown.Provenance
First recorded in the Royal Collection in 1870
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour on vellum
Measurements
6.2 x 5.0 cm (sight)
7.4 x 6.2 cm (frame, external)
Category
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 1870 17.C.5
