Earliest known photograph of Victoria, here with her eldest daughter, Victoria
circa 1845
This deeply intimate portrait, taken around 1845, is believed to be the earliest known photograph of Queen Victoria, here seated with her eldest daughter, Princess Victoria. Captured in a moment of maternal tenderness, this rare image offers a glimpse into the private life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch (at the time), just eight years into her rule.
The 1840s marked a pivotal decade for both monarchy and photography. In 1845, photography was still a cutting-edge invention — and Victoria, ever curious about science and art, became one of its earliest royal patrons. That same year, the British Empire was rapidly expanding, and the Great Famine had just begun in Ireland — two sides of the same imperial coin.
Beyond its historical weight, this photograph humanises a figure often portrayed as distant or severe. Here, Victoria is simply a mother, holding her child.
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The 1840s marked a pivotal decade for both monarchy and photography. In 1845, photography was still a cutting-edge invention — and Victoria, ever curious about science and art, became one of its earliest royal patrons. That same year, the British Empire was rapidly expanding, and the Great Famine had just begun in Ireland — two sides of the same imperial coin.
Beyond its historical weight, this photograph humanises a figure often portrayed as distant or severe. Here, Victoria is simply a mother, holding her child.
👑 Have old family portraits from the 19th or early 20th century? Help us preserve these priceless memories. Upload them to Oldpik.com — because every face has a story to tell.
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