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    MARTIN LAROCHE (1814-86)

    Charles, Prince of Leiningen (1804-56)

    1855

    Hand-painted photograph | 26.8 x 22.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2374659

    Hand-painted photograph of a full length portrait of Carl, 3rd Prince of Leiningen (1804-56) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head and looks towards the right. He hooks his right thumb in his waistcoat pocket and places his left hand on a small table beside him. He is flanked by two tables. On the left is a writing desk and on the right is a small table, on which sits a top hat.

    Photograph originally on display in Osborne.

    • Creator(s)

      Martin Laroche (1814-86) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Charles, Prince of Leiningen (1804-56)

    • 26.8 x 22.3 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Domestic architecture
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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