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Princess Alice, alter Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78) at her confirmation c.1880 after an original of 21 Apr 1859
Carbon print | 10.8 x 9.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900174
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Photograph of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), kneeling, facing away from the camera. The left side of her face is just visible. She is kneeling at a makeshift altar and holds a prayer book. She wears a light coloured dress trimmed with lace, pearls and earrings.
Photograph taken at Princess Alice's confirmation at Windsor Castle.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print
Measurements
10.8 x 9.2 cm (image)
30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
Markings
annotation: Princefs Alice,/ at her Confirmation,/ Windsor Castle/ April 21st 1859./ Williams [beneath work]
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