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Archduke Joseph Karl of Austria (1833-1905)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2907775

Photograph of Archduke Joseph Karl, who stands and faces towards the camera. He wears the uniform of an Austrian General and rests his left hand on his sword hilt. His cap and gloves can be seen on the balustrade on his right.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Joseph, Archduke of Austria (1833-1905)

  • annotation: The Archduke Joseph. [beneath work]

  • 8.9 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Archduke Joseph. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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