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Grand Duke Sergei of Russia (1857-1905) with his sister Marie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1853-1920), when Grand Duchess Marie of Russia 1861

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2907922

Grand Duke Sergei of Russia (1857-1905) with his sister Marie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1853-1920), when Grand Duchess Marie of Russia

Unknown Person

Grand Duke Sergei of Russia (1857-1905) with his sister Marie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1853-1920), when Grand Duchess Marie of Russia 1861

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Description

Photograph of Grand Duke Sergei and his sister Grand Duchess Marie. Sergei is seated at a wooden table, facing a quarter to the right. He looks towards the camera and appears to be playing with toy soldiers or figurines. Marie stands on the right, looking towards the camera. She holds a small figurine in her right hand and places her left hand on the table.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Grand Duke Sergei of Russia (1857-1905)

Search the collection Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1853-1920)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

Markings

annotation: The Grand-Duke Serge & Grand-Duchess Marie./ 1861. [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
Subject(s)
People
Children
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Toys and Decorations
Toys
References

Alternative title(s)

The Grand Duke Serge and Grand Duchess Marie. 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

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