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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

Franz Grillparzen (1791-1872)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913823

Photograph of a full length portrait of Franz Grillparzen (1791-1872) standing, leaning against a plinth to his right. He faces slightly towards the right and gazes right. He poses with his hands held together in front of his body. An open book is positioned on top of the plinth.  
  • Creator(s)

    Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

  • Franz Grillparzen.

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

    9.7 x 5.7 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert