Charles Bergamasco (1830-96)
Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia with her children c.1884
Albumen print | 16.3 x 11.3 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2926796
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Photograph of Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia (1847-1928) with her children Tsesarevich Nicholas (1868-1918), later Nicholas II, Grand Duke George Alexandrovich (1871-99), Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna (1875-1960), Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich (1878-1918) and Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna (1882-1960). Maria Feodorovna is sitting to the right, her right arm around Grand Duchess Olga and her left around Grand Duke Michael. Grand Duke George is standing to the far left with his right arm resting on the chair in front of him. Tsesarevich Nicholas and Grand Duchess Xenia are standing beside him to the right. They are standing on a floral carpet and there is a painted backdrop behind. Maria Feodorovna, born Princess Dagmar of Denmark, was the consort of Alexander III, Emperor of Russia. The future Nicholas II, their eldest son, was to be the last monarch of Russia.
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16.3 x 11.3 cm (image) (image)
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