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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

ANGERER : WIEN

Archduke Karl Ludwig of Austria (1833-96)

1861

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907963

Photograph of Archduke Karl Ludwig, standing, facing towards the camera. He gazes to the right. He wears a military uniform and a greatcoat draped over his shoulders.
  • Creator(s)

    Angerer : Wien (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Karl Ludwig, Arch Duke of Austria (1833-96)
  • annotation: Archduke Charles Louis./ 3rd brother of the Emperor. 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.1 cm (image)

    9.5 x 5.9 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Archduke Charles Louis, 3rd brother of the Emperor, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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