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AFTER LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)

Ernest, Prince of Leiningen (1830-1904), Commander of H.M. Yacht

1887 copy after an original of May 1858

Carbon print | 25.1 x 19.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906738

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Ernest, Prince of Leiningen (1830-1904), standing, facing slightly towards the left. He looks towards the camera. He wears a naval uniform and holds a hat in his right hand. He holds a sword in his left.

  • Creator(s)

    After Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ernst, Prince of Leiningen (1830-1904)

  • 25.1 x 19.5 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Ernest, Prince of Leiningen, Commander of H.M. Yacht, May 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Naval Uniforms
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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