King Edward VII; Queen Alexandra; King George I of Greece

Sittersback to top

• Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen of Edward VII. Sitter associated with 360 portraits, Artist of 2 portraits.
• King Edward VII (1841-1910), Reigned 1901-10. Sitter associated with 345 portraits.
• King George I of Greece (1845-1913), King of the Hellenes, reigned 1863-1913; brother of Queen Alexandra. Sitter in 14 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Southwell Brothers (active 1862-1876). Artist associated with 187 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Alexandra, eldest daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark and his consort Louise, married the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII on 10 March 1863. One of six children, she was closest in age to her brother Prince George and sister Princess Dagmar, forming an intimate group within the family. She is photographed with them both here in the year of her marriage and also that of Prince George's accession to the throne in Greece.
Alexandra, popular with the British public, was famed for her elegance and beauty, both factors that made her image suitable for widespread distribution. The sittings and their subsequent publication were reported and praised in the Press. The total series consisted of nine pictures. Alexandra sat for the Southwell Brothers again following the birth of her first child and son, Prince Albert Victor.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• The Southwell Brothers: Photographers Royal (9 May 2011 - 6 December 2011)

Portrait setback to top

• Southwell Brothers cartes-de-visite

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Carpets and textiles
• Chairs
• Family portraits
• Group portraits
• Hats and head-attire
• Jewellery