A female figure in evening dress dated Aug 1860

Pencil and watercolour | 25.4 x 17.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980196

Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)

Description

A watercolour showing a female figure. The woman is shown three-quarter-length, standing and facing right with her face turned to the left. She is wearing an evening gown with a green bodice and puff sleeves. She has flowers in her hair and is holding a closed fan in one hand.
Inscribed on verso: Drawn by HRH - Princess Alice Osborne Aug - 1860.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pencil and watercolour

pencil, watercolour

Measurements

25.4 x 17.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
History of costume
Costume-19C
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Evening Dress
Places

Place of Production

Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]

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