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Carol I of Romania (1839-1914), when Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

1858

Salted paper print | 21.0 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906701

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, later Carol I of Romania (1839-1914), seated in a chair, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head and looks towards the left. He wears a uniform and places his right hand on the hilt of his sword and his left hand in his lap.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Carol I, King of Romania (1839-1914)

  • 21.0 x 16.5 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Prince Charles of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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