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André Adolfe Eugène Disdéri (1819-89)

Carlota, Empress of Mexico (1840-1927) 1863

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2908165

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Photograph of Carlota, Empress of Mexico, standing three-quarters left with her head turned to look to front. She rests her hands on the back of a chair.
  • Creator(s)

    André Adolfe Eugène Disdéri (1819-89) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Empress Carlota of Mexico (1840-1927)
  • 8.4 x 5.2 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • The Empress of Mexico, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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