Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
ANGERER : WIEN
Archduke Ernest of Austria (1824-99)
1861Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907961
Photograph of Archduke Ernst of Austria standing, facing halfway to the right. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He wears a military uniform and a greatcoat over his shoulders. He holds a sword in front of him with both hands. There is a hat on a table, located on the far left side of the photograph.
Creator(s)
Angerer : Wien (photographer)
The Archduke Ernest./ 2nd Son of Archduke Rainer. 1861.
8.6 x 5.1 cm (image)
9.4 x 6.0 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)
The Archduke Ernest, 2nd son of Archduke Rainer, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
