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CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Ernst, Prince of Leiningen (1830-1904)

1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2907559

Photograph of a full length portrait of Ernst, 4th Prince of Leiningen (1830-1904) standing, facing towards the camera. He holds what appears to be a newspaper in his left hand. There is a table to his right on which there are some books.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ernst, Prince of Leiningen (1830-1904)

  • annotation: The Prince of Leiningen. 1860. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.3 x 6.0 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Prince of Leiningen, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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