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UNKNOWN PERSON

Agustin Fernando Muñoz y Sánchez, Duke of Riánsares (1808-73)

1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2914229

Photograph of a full length portrait of Agustin Fernando Muñoz y Sánchez, Duke of Riánsares (1808-73) seated, facing towards the camera. He places his right arm on a table positioned beside him, and places his right hand to his face. A top hat and books are on the table.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Agustín Fernando Muñoz, Duke of Riánsares (1808-73)

  • annotation: Le Duc de Rianzares. 1861. [beneath work, Sitting appears to be from 1860, based on accompanying work. ]

  • 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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