The children of King Edward VII
40 of 488 portraits of King George V
The children of King Edward VII
by Alexander Bassano
bromide print, 1875
5 7/8 in. x 4 7/8 in. (150 mm x 125 mm) overall
Given by Bassano & Vandyk Studios, 1974
Photographs Collection
NPG x137237
Sittersback to top
- Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892), Eldest son of Edward VII. Sitter in 117 portraits. Identify
- King George V (1865-1936), Reigned 1910-36. Sitter in 488 portraits. Identify
- Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife (1867-1931), Princess Royal; wife of 6th Earl of Fife, later Duke of Fife; daughter of King Edward VII. Sitter in 93 portraits. Identify
- Maud, Queen of Norway (1869-1938), Queen consort of King Haakon VII; daughter of King Edward VII. Sitter in 93 portraits. Identify
- Princess Victoria of Wales (1868-1935), Fourth child of King Edward VII. Sitter associated with 110 portraits. Identify
Artistback to top
- Alexander Bassano (1829-1913), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 2805 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
This portraitback to top
In 1879, the Art Journal proclaimed that 'Nearly every member of the royal family has been photographed by Mr. Bassano [...] The list includes the younger branches - the hopes of a distant future.' Such pictures contributed to the public image of a domestic royal family that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert aimed to foster, in contrast to the marital infidelities and aristocratic excesses of previous monarchs. They represented the middle-class Victorian family ideals with which the public could identify. The children are shown dressed in the nautical fashion that was commonplace for Victorian children.
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Alexander Bassano: Victorian Photographer (From 25 March 2013)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1875back to top
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Art and science
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Disraeli purchases nearly half the total shares in the Suez Canal Company from the bankrupt Egyptian Khedive, Ismail Pasha, securing a controlling interest in the trading route. Since Parliament was not in session at the time, Disraeli borrowed £4 million from the banking family Rothschilds, attracting much criticism from Parliamentary opponents, although he won popularity from the Queen and the public.Comments back to top
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