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LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

Count Alexander Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein (1813-71)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2913718

Photograph of a full length portrait of Count Alexander Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein (1813-71) standing, facing a quarter towards the right. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He wears a military uniform with a cape and holds his cap in his hands, in front of his body.

  • Creator(s)

    Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Alexander Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein (1813-71)

  • annotation: Graf Alexander Mensdorff Pouilly. [beneath work]

  • 8.9 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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