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COPY AFTER HEINRICH VON ANGELI (1840-1925)
Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818- 1881)
c.1881-84RCIN 404903
This pair of portraits of the Empress and Emperor was painted for Queen Victoria after works now in the Hermitage Museum. The Empress, described by Queen Victoria 1874 as ‘very tall, very ladylike & amiable … with a sad expression’, was of a fragile disposition, having suffered from tuberculosis for many years. On last meeting the Emperor in May 1874 the Queen was concerned by his appearance, describing him as ‘so old, sad and careworn.’
Commissioned by Queen Victoria.
Commissioned by Queen Victoria.
WINDSOR CASTLE INVENTORY 1872 No2083
[crown] / VR [encircled by] Queen's Personal Property ; stamp]
A LA PALETTE DE RAPHAEL / AVANZO / St PETERSBOURG / Vasaili Ostrow 6 Dgne No 6
