[ERNST LUDWIG (1868-1937, last reigning Grand Duke of Hesse & By Rhine, 1892-1918, his second wife, 1905, ELEONORE, 1871-1937, née Princess of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich, and their sons GEORG DONATUS, 1906-1937, and LUDWIG (V), 1908-1968)]

Unsigned Group Portrait Postcard Photograph, showing them three quarter length, full or nearly full face, the Grand Duke behind and with his hands on the seat where the Grand Duchess and Georg Donatus, cross legged, are sitting, with Ludwig standing at the left, his hand holding his mother's pearls, an Official Postcard for "the Grand Duchess's Postcard Week, 1912", 5½" x 3½", postmarked 21st March 1914, the photo no place, no date, circa two light creases, one near the centre but the faces are unaffected

Ernst Ludwig found in Eleonore someone to share his artistic interests after the lonely period when Victoria Melita had left him and his daughter Elisabeth had died.

Item Date:  1912

Stock No:  54478      £75

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