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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

    AFTER THOMAS RICHARD WILLIAMS (1825-71)

    'Victoria, Princess Royal (Princess Frederic William of Prussia)'

    c.1863-5

    Albumen print | 6.2 x 4.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2373706

    Photograph of work of porcelain featuring a depiction of Victoria, Princess Royal, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), on her wedding day.

    Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This work was shown in Prince Albert' dressing room, on the south side.

    • Creator(s)

      After Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)

    • (10.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ South Side

      [above work] Victoria, Princess Royal,/ (Princess Frederic William of Prussia) [below work] SIMPSON, AFTER WILLIAMS/ Jany 25th 1858./ On China. 7 in x 5 in.

    • 6.2 x 4.5 cm (image)

      28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Social customs
            • Marriage
              • Wedding Ceremonial Costume
                • Wedding dresses
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