Georg Emil Hansen (1833-91)
The Tsesarevna, The Queen of Denmark, Princess Thyra, Prince Valdemar of Denmark, and the Princess of Wales c. 1871
Albumen print | 9.6 x 6.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2908391
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Carte-de-visite depicting a group portrait of Louise, Queen of Denmark (1817-98) and her children. The Queen is seated in the centre of the photograph, facing three-quarters right. Seated at the front is her son Prince Valdemar of Denmark (1858-1939), who faces the viewer and holds a small dog on his lap. The Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna, Tsesarevna of Russia (1847-1928) is seated on the left of the photograph, leaning forward and facing the viewer. Seated behind her mother is Princess Thyra of Denmark (1853-1933). Alexandra, Princess of Wales (1844-1925), later Queen Alexandra, stands with her back to the viewer on the right of the photograph. She faces the viewer and rests her left hand on her mother's left shoulder.
Provenance
From an album of 'Royal Portraits' compiled by Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Subject(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.6 x 6.3 cm (whole object)
8.8 x 5.5 cm (image)
22.9 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.7 x 5.9 cm (album)
Alternative title(s)
The Cesarewna, Crown Princess [sic], Princess Thyra, Prince Waldemar of Denmark and the Pss. of Wales. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.50]
