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DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Franz Winterhalter (1805-73)

27 Jun 1854

Albumen print | 11.4 x 8.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800683

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of the artist Franz Winterhalter (1805-73) standing, looking to right. His right arm is stretched to right (to lean on an object, unseen). He has ah moustache and beard and is wearing a light colour shirt and dark colour cravat and double-breasted coat.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73)

  • 11.4 x 8.4 cm (whole object)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Artists
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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