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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'Count Alexander Mensdorff Pouilly' (1813-71)

27 - 27 Sep 1853

Albumen print | 12.2 x 4.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2905955

Photograph of a near full length portrait of Count Alexander Mensdorff Pouilly (1813-71) standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He wears checked trousers and a dark colour coat and holds a top hat in his left hand. In the background is a table covered with a white cloth.
  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Alexander Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein (1813-71)
  • 12.2 x 4.9 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
            • Top hats
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs