W & D Downey (active 1855-1941)
The Princesses Victoria and Elisabeth of Hesse, daughters of Prince Louis of Hesse c. 1868
Albumen print | 9.6 x 6.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2908351
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Carte-de-visite depicting a full-length double portrait of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine (1863-1950) and Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine (1864-1918). Princess Elisabeth is seated on an upholstered chair on the left of the photograph, facing three-quarters right. She rests her left elbow on the arm of the chair and supports her head with her left hand. Both feet rest on a footstool below her. Princess Victoria stands next to the chair with her left leg crossed over her right, facing three-quarters right. Her left hand rests on the edge of the arm of the chair.
Provenance
From an album of 'Royal Portraits' compiled by Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.6 x 6.4 cm (whole object)
8.8 x 5.6 cm (image)
22.9 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.7 x 5.9 cm (album)
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Alternative title(s)
The Princesses Victoria and Elisabeth of Hesse, daughters of Prince Louis of Hesse. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.50]
