Leonida Caldesi
1859, 7 April
'Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold in the costume of the sons of King Henry Ivth

Albumen print, hand-coloured with watercolour
10.3 x 8.1 cm (image)
 
The Royal Collection
RCIN 2914286
 
Hand-coloured photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold (1853-84), in the costume of the sons of King Henry IV (in the play of Richard II), which they wore at the bal costumé, 7 April 1859. Prince Arthur is seated . He holds a book with his brother, who stands. The fancy dress ball was held to celebrate Prince Leopold's sixth birthday, and was attended by children between the ages of 6 and 14.
 
LL/90899