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Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) and Mary Ann Thurston (1810-96) c.1880 after an original of May 1858
Carbon print | 11.2 x 8.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2900132
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Photograph of the infant Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) standing on a chair, facing towards the camera. She is supported by Mary Anne Thurston (1810-96), who crouches behind the chair, her face obscured by the Princess. There are drapery and curtains in the background.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print
Measurements
11.2 x 8.9 cm (image)
30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
Markings
annotation: Princefs Beatrice/ and/ Mrs Thurston/ May 1858./ Caldesi [beneath work]
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