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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Baron Roggenbach (fl. 1861), Minister of the Grand Duke of Baden

c.1862

Albumen print | 9.6 x 8.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906950

Photograph of an engraving of a head and shoulder length portrait of Baron Roggenbach facing towards the camera, his head turned towards the left. He poses with his arm folded. 

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Roggenbach, Baron von (fl.1860)

  • 9.6 x 8.0 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Baron Roggenbach, Minister of the Grand Duke of Baden, c.1862 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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