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Anton Alexander von Werner (1843-1915)

The German Emperor receiving his family on his ninetieth birthday dated 1887

63.5 x 93.0 cm (sight) | RCIN 921523

The German Emperor receiving his family on his ninetieth birthday

Anton Alexander von Werner (1843-1915)

The German Emperor receiving his family on his ninetieth birthday dated 1887

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The German Emperor receiving his family on his ninetieth birthday

Anton Alexander von Werner (1843-1915)

The German Emperor receiving his family on his ninetieth birthday dated 1887

©

Description

DM 5795: the presentation (on their betrothal) of Prince Henry of Prussia and Princess Irene of Hesse to Kaiser Wilhelm I at Berlin. Others attendant include the Empress Augusta, Princess Irene, and Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse. Signed and dated.

Provenance

Jubilee Gift from the German Residents in Great Britain, 1887
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Anton Alexander von Werner (1843-1915)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Ludwig III, King of Bavaria (1845-1921)

Search the collection Princess Feodora of Reuss (1879-1945)

Search the collection William I, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1797-1888)

Search the collection Prince Henry of Prussia (1862-1929)

Search the collection Princess Irene of Prussia (1866-1953)

Search the collection Empress Augusta of Germany (1811-90)

Search the collection Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)

Search the collection Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1859-1941)

Search the collection Ernst Ludwig, Grand Duke of Hesse & by Rhine (1868-1937)

Search the collection Eitel Friedrich, Prince of Germany (1883-1942)

Search the collection Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Germany (1882-1951)

Search the collection Prince Adalbert (1884-1948)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

pencil, bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

63.5 x 93.0 cm (sight)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Architectural design
Interiors
History
Social history
References

Other number(s)

RL 21523

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 5795

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