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Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), at her confirmation c.1880 after an original of 21 Apr 1859
Carbon print | 10.5 x 8.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2900177
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Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78) standing, facing slightly towards the right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She holds a prayer book with both hands in front of her body. She wears a light coloured dress trimmed with lace, light coloured gloves, a strand of pearls and earrings. She wears the outfit she wore at her confirmation at Windsor Castle (see RCIN 2900174).
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
10.5 x 8.4 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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