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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Archduke Ludwig Viktor of Austria (1842–1919)

1864

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908161

Photograph of Archduke Ludwig Viktor standing with his arms folded and facing the viewer. He wears General of Infantry military uniform.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ludwig Victor, Archduke of Austria (1842-1919)

  • 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Archduke Louis Victor (youngest brother of the Emperor), 1864. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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