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JAMES MACK (1827-64)

Russian and British noblemen during the coronation celebrations of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia

Sep 1856

Albumen print | 14.8 x 16.3 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2945159

Photograph of a Russian Prince, Charles Stewart, 2nd Viscount Hardinge (1822-94), George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 3rd Duke of Sutherland (1828-92), Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury (1831-86) and Count Galdenburgh. They are gathered around a large wooden barrel, some sitting on it and some leaning against it. Several of the men are smoking. There is a wall behind them. This photograph was taken by Corporal J Mack during the coronation celebrations of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia.

  • Creator(s)

    James Mack (1827-64) (photographer)

  • 14.8 x 16.3 cm (image) (image)

  • Presented to Queen Victoria by Lord Panmure (later known as Lord Dalhousie) in November 1856

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Russia
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