Antique Framed Print : Prince Frederick William of Prussia
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Prince Frederick William of Prussia
His Royal Highness Prince Frederick William of Prussia(1831-1888) at the time of his marriage to Victoria(Vicky)(1840-1901), the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, in 1858. Shown hear wearing the uniform of a Prussian General. Date: 1858
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1858 Frederick Friedrich Fritz I Ii Kaiser Prussia Prussian Wilhelm Will I Am
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.2cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking photograph captures Prince Frederick William of Prussia (1831-1888), also known as "Fritz" or "Friedrich Wilhelm," on the day of his marriage to Victoria (Vicky) (1840-1901), the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, in 1858. The young prince, who would later become Kaiser (Emperor) Frederick III of Germany, is depicted in his full Prussian General uniform, complete with a sword at his side and a distinctive bearskin hat adorned with white feathers. The image exudes an air of regal authority and military prowess, reflecting the prince's dual roles as a high-ranking military officer and the heir to the Prussian throne. The marriage between Prince Frederick William and Victoria was a significant event in European royal history, as it united the German and British monarchies through their close familial ties. The union was also politically strategic, as it strengthened the relationship between Prussia and the United Kingdom during a time of increasing tensions in Europe. The photograph offers a glimpse into the grandeur and opulence of the royal wedding, which took place at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace in London. The bride, dressed in an elegant white gown and veil, stands beside her groom, who gazes at her with a loving expression. The couple's union would ultimately prove to be a short-lived one, as Frederick III's reign was brief, lasting only nine months before his death from cancer in 1888. Nevertheless, their marriage left a lasting impact on European royalty and the course of German history.
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