A Magnificent and Very Rare Large Signed Photograph of Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna

10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (26,8 x 35 cm)

This is a Russian Imperial presentation photograph. On the picture, Alexandra is wearing a richly embroidered Court dress, a magnificent pearl tiara and earrings, diamond and pearl choker and necklace, and a diamond chain of the Order of Saint Andrew. She is holding a folded fan. Her left arm is in a long white glove.

The photograph is signed in black ink by the Empress:

Alix 1908

Photographers’ embossed seal in the lower right corner on the front and a black stamp on the back.

” BOISSONAS ET EGGLER St Petersburg Nevsky 24″

In 1902, Swiss photographer Frederick Boasson and his German companion Fritz Eggler bought the studio of the famous court photographer Pasetti in St Petersburg. Soon, they became favorite photographers of the Imperial family and St Petersburg aristocracy.
Photographer Eggler was known as a master of the refined portrait. He introduced well thought out artistic poses, superb lighting, neat interiors, and his very own photo mats.