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    ATTRIBUTED TO DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    Dr Ernst Bec

    c. 1859

    Albumen print | 8.7 x 6.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2906441

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head three-quarters to the left. He poses beside a balustrade and neo-classical urn. Photograph taken at Osborne.

    Becker was Prince Albert's (1819-1901) Librarian. He was also a photographer and took many photographs of members of the Royal Household.

    • Creator(s)

      Attributed to Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

    • annotation: Dr: Becker. [beneath work]

    • 8.7 x 6.4 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Isle of Wight [England]
                • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                  • Osborne House
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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