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George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913), when Prince William of Denmark 1862

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907993

George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913), when Prince William of Denmark

Unknown Person

George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913), when Prince William of Denmark 1862

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Wilhelm, later George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913) standing facing front. He poses with his right hand in his coat pocket and his left hand holding a cap.

Prince Wilhelm was elected King of the Hellenes as George I in 1863.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection George I, King of the Hellenes (1845-1913)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.7 x 5.3 cm (image)

9.8 x 6.4 cm (mount)

22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
References

Alternative title(s)

William, 2nd son of Prince Christian of Denmark 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

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