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Countess Marie zu Lynar and Countess Walburga (Wally) Hohenthal

c.1858

Salted paper print | 8.0 x 6.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906691

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Countess Marie zu Lynar and Countess Walburga of Hohenthal. Countess Marie is seated with her hands on her lap, facing towards the camera. On the right stands Countess Walburga, facing three-quarters to the left and gazing ahead, away from the camera. She wears a checked dress with lace collar.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Countess Marie zu Lynar
    Walburga Ehrengarde Helena Paget (1839-1929)

  • 8.0 x 6.5 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Countess Marie zu Lynar and Countess Walburga (Wally) Hohenthal, c.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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