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UNKNOWN PERSON

Man with baton

c. 1859

Albumen print? | RCIN 2866370

Photograph of an unidentified, half-length portrait of a male figure. The sitter is facing three-quarters to the right and gazing at the viewer. He wears a dark doublet with a thick ruff, holding a baton in his right hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (artist)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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