Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Group portrait
Jan 1861Albumen print | 8.4 x 6.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906921
Photograph of a group portrait, featuring, from left to right, Frederick, Grand Duke of Baden, Louise, Grand Duchess of Baden, Victoria, Crown Princess of Prussia and Friedrich, the Crown Prince of Prussia. The group wear mourning dress in reference to the death of King Frederick William IV of Prussia.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
The G.d duke & G.df of Baden/ & the C. pfs & Cl Prince/ of Prussia- (in/ mourning for the King/ of Prussia- Jun: 1861.)
8.4 x 6.7 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
Group, June [January?] 1861 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Mourning
- Ethnology
- Social sciences