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UNKNOWN PERSON

Archduke Albrecht of Austria, Duke of Teschen (1817-95)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907712

Photograph of a full length portrait of Archduke Albrecht of Austria, Duke of Teschen (1817-95), standing, facing a quarter to the left. He turns his head towards the camera. He wears a Field Marshal's uniform. He rests his left hand on top of his sword, hanging by his side.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Archduke Albrecht Friedrich Rudolf Dominik of Austria, Duke of Teschen (1817-95)

  • annotation: The Archduke Albrecht. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.1 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.1 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Archduke Albert. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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