-
1 of 253523 objects
The Prince of Wales and Prince Louis of Hesse, 11 February 1862 Feb 1862
Albumen print pasted on card | 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2106486
-
A carte-de-visite portrait of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) (right) with Prince Louis of Hesse, later Grand Duke Ludwig IV (1837-92). Prince Louis was engaged to marry the Prince's sister, Princess Alice.
This photograph was taken when the Prince was travelling across Europe in order to meet the royal yacht at Venice, in order to commence his tour of the Middle East. Both princes wear overcoats and hats, and are smoking cigarettes; the Prince of Wales is holding a cane. The Prince later wrote about this occasion in his journal, 'Before luncheon we went through the ordeal of being photographed by Mr Albert and the result was very successful' (11 February 1862).Provenance
Commissioned and acquired by the Prince of Wales while travelling through Europe, 1862
-
Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
-
Medium and techniques
Albumen print pasted on card
Measurements
8.5 x 5.4 cm (image)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
[The Prince of Wales and Prince Louis of Hesse, 11 February 1862]