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MUNICH : H HOLZ

Count Johann Bernhard von Rechberg und Rothenlöwen (1806-99)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2913848

Photograph of a half length portrait of Count Johann Bernhard von Rechberg und Rothenlöwen (1806-99) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head three-quarters towards the right and gazes ahead. He tucks his right hand into his coat. The photograph is a vignette and is cropped into an oval shape, positioned on a dark background.

  • Creator(s)

    Munich : H Holz (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Count Johann Bernhard von Rechberg und Rothenlöwen (1806-99)

  • annotation: Graf Rechberg [beneath work]

    annotation: Photographie/ VON/ H. HOLZ/ München/ Wurzer Strasse./ No. 141/ neben 4 Jahreszeiten [?] [verso]

  • 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image)

    10.2 x 6.7 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria.

    From a volume of photographs initially compiled by Prince Albert.

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