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Archduke Rainer Ferdinand of Austria (1827-1913)

1860

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2907727

Photograph of a full length portrait of Archduke Rainer Ferdinand of Austria (1827-1913) standing, facing towards the camera. He wears the uniform of a Lieutenant Field Marshal. He holds a cap in his right hand and rests his left hand on a sword by his side.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Rainer, Archduke of Austria (1827-1913)

  • annotation: The Archduke Rainer. 1860/ (son of the late Archduke Rainer) [beneath work]

  • 8.8 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.9 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 Rainer, 1st son of the late Archduke Rainer, 1860. [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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