Portret van Frederik van Hessen-Kassel en zijn vrouw Maria Anna van Pruisen 1855 - 1867

This anonymous portrait from 1855-1867 depicts Frederik van Hessen-Kassel and his wife Maria Anna van Pruisen. The couple is formally posed, with Frederik in military uniform and Maria Anna in a long, elegant dress. This small-scale portrait was likely part of a private collection, highlighting the intimate and personal nature of the image. The black and white tones of the photograph contribute to the portrait's somber yet dignified feel, characteristic of 19th-century portraiture. The ornate frame adds to the sense of formality and grandeur typical of portraits of royalty during this era.