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SCHLOSSAREK, AMAND : WIEN

Baron Lebzeltern

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2913818

Photograph of a full length portrait of Baron Lebzeltern seated on a chair, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He leans his right arm on a balustrade behind him, and places his right hand on the table to his right. He holds a cane in his right hand, placing it between his legs. He wears a military uniform. His cap is positioned on the table beside him.

  • Creator(s)

    Schlossarek, Amand : Wien (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Baron Lebzeltern

  • annotation: Baron Lebzeltern [beneath work]

  • 8.9 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.0 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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