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Sir George Hayter (1792-1871)

Leopold I, King of the Belgians 5 Jun dated 1816

Soft-ground etching | 24.5 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 2506518

Leopold I, King of the Belgians

Sir George Hayter (1792-1871)

Leopold I, King of the Belgians 5 Jun dated 1816

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Description

An etching from an album of portraits containing prints and photographs: Leopold, King of the Belgians; bust length, high collar, his coat decorated with the Garter star. With the artist's monogram, and dated; inscribed below.

Provenance

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

Creator(s)

Search the collection Sir George Hayter (1792-1871)
(etcher)

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)

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

Medium and techniques

Soft-ground etching

Measurements

24.5 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
etchings
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Garter (England)

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