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After Sir William Ross (1794-1860)

Leopold, King of the Belgians dated 1842

Engraving | 22.7 x 15.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 2506491

Leopold, King of the Belgians

After Sir William Ross (1794-1860)

Leopold, King of the Belgians dated 1842

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Description

An engraving from an album of portraits containing prints and photographs: Leopold, King of the Belgians; seated, three-quarter length, wearing a plain tie, a high collar, and a coat decorated with the Garter Star. Inscribed and dated below.

Provenance

From an album compiled by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

After
Search the collection Sir William Ross (1794-1860)
(artist)

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Search the collection Robinson, John Henry (1796-1871)
(engraver)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790-1865)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Engraving

Measurements

22.7 x 15.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Portrait Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
engravings
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Golden Fleece (Burgundy/Spain/Austria)
Order of the Garter (England)

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