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photographic print
Object Type
photographic print
Museum number
1955,0903.38
Description
Portrait of Prince Louis of Hesse, wearing cross, with his two youngest daughters Princess Alix, future Empress Alexandra of Russia (left) and seated on his lap Princess Marie. 1876 Photograph
Producer name
Photographed by:
Backofen
School/style
German
Production date
1876
Production place
Published in:
Darmstadt (city)
Materials
paper
Technique
photographic process
Dimensions
Height:
144 millimetres
(photo)
Width:
98 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
We are grateful to Thomas Aufleger (email March 2021) for his help in identifying the sitters and the date of this photograph. Cataloguing supported by the Pilgrim Trust
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Portrait of:
Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt
Portrait of:
Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia
Portrait of:
Princess Marie of Hesse and by Rhine
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Mrs A C Gunner
Acquisition date
1955
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1955,0903.38