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    Carl Ruland (1834-1907)

    1860

    Albumen print | 7.5 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2915718

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Carl Ruland (1834-1907), standing, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He poses beside a chair and holds a book, positioned on top of a table, in his right hand.  

    Ruland was an art and literary historian. He was Private secretary to Prince Albert and assisted with the Raphael Project.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Carl Ruland (1834-1907)

    • 7.5 x 5.5 cm (image)

    • Acquired and arranged by Prince Arthur

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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