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Exhibitions and records of works of art

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AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

'Baron Stockmar'

c.1863-5

Albumen print | 9.9 x 8.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2373718

Photograph of a painting of a portrait of Baron Stockmar (1787-1863). The painting is currently held by the Royal Collection (RCIN 405830).

Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's writing room, on the north side.
  • Creator(s)

    After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)

  • (16.)/ The Prince Consort's Writing Room./ South Side

    [above work] Baron Stockmar [below work] F. WINTERHALTER. 1847./ Oil on Canvas. 2 ft x 1 ft. 8 in.

  • 9.9 x 8.1 cm (image)

    28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria