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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    AFTER DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    'Princess Helena and Princess Louise'; Princess Helena (1846-1923), Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

    1868 after an 1854 original

    Cabron print of an original albumen photograph | 11.9 x 9.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800703

    Photograph of a full length group portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923), Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), on a horse, and a groom. The groom and Princess Helena face towards the camera. Princess Louise and the horse are captured in profile facing right.

    Photograph taken at Osborne on 1 September 1854. There is a view of Osborne House in the background. 

    • Creator(s)

      After Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

      William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Princess Helena (1846-1923)
      Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

    • 11.9 x 9.9 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Horses
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Isle of Wight [England]
                • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                  • Osborne House
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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