{"product_id":"fotografie-und-trauerbild-prinz-waldemar-von-preussen-im-familiaren-gedenken","title":"Prince Waldemar of Prussia – Historical mourning picture in family remembrance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrince Waldemar of Prussia (1868–1879)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a member of the Prussian royal family and the youngest son of the later Emperor Frederick III and the British Princess Royal Victoria, daughter of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born on \u003cem\u003eFebruary 10, 1868\u003c\/em\u003e, at the Kronprinzenpalais in Berlin, Waldemar grew up in one of Europe's most prominent dynasties. As a \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian prince\u003c\/strong\u003e, he was part of an era characterized by monarchical splendor, family ties, and political upheavals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTragically, in March 1879, Waldemar contracted \u003cstrong\u003ediphtheria\u003c\/strong\u003e, a disease often fatal at the time. Despite intensive medical care, he passed away on \u003cem\u003eMarch 27, 1879\u003c\/em\u003e, at the New Palace in Potsdam. His death deeply shook the family and was documented in numerous letters and memoirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn memory of the young prince, several \u003cstrong\u003ememorial pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eminiature portraits\u003c\/strong\u003e were created, depicting him in courtly attire or a sailor suit, with a gentle expression. These \u003cstrong\u003emourning pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e are part of Prussian \u003cstrong\u003ecommemorative culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and reflect the deep affection Waldemar enjoyed within his family. His brother Heinrich later even named his own son after him – a sign of lasting family connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare convolute includes two significant mementos of \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Waldemar of Prussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are of high art-historical and familial value. They document \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century Prussian commemorative culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and offer insight into the private grief over the early death of the son of the later Emperor Frederick III.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMemorial Picture in Leather Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature portrait\u003c\/strong\u003e of Prince Waldemar, presumably created around 1878\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoused in a \u003cstrong\u003efolding leather case\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed like a \u003cstrong\u003ewinged altarpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e (very suitable for travel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack with historical \u003cstrong\u003epaper sticker \"Z. 85, Nr. 44\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating family archiving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed only within the close family circle\u003c\/strong\u003e and to trusted relatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well preserved, with \u003cstrong\u003esubtle abrasion on the leather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfolded: \u003cstrong\u003e26 × 16 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature image: \u003cstrong\u003e6 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhotograph from 1876 – Reichard \u0026amp; Lindner, Berlin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal photograph by \u003cstrong\u003eReichard \u0026amp; Lindner\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned Berlin studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaken in \u003cstrong\u003e1876\u003c\/strong\u003e, shows Waldemar as an approximately 8-year-old boy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic \u003cstrong\u003eformat\u003c\/strong\u003e, popular among nobility and bourgeoisie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e16 × 11 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic testimony of \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian portrait photography in the German Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis convolute is an impressive example of \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century memorial art and photography\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically in the context of the \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is ideal for museum presentations, collections on \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian history\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as part of an exhibition on \u003cstrong\u003emourning culture among the nobility\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52061242196305,"sku":null,"price":1925.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/13-Prinz-Waldemar-von-Preussen.jpg?v=1759866501","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/fotografie-und-trauerbild-prinz-waldemar-von-preussen-im-familiaren-gedenken","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}