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LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

Franz Karl Joseph Von Lobkowitz (1803-1875)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913774

Photograph of a full length portrait of Franz Karl Joseph Von Lobkowitz (1803-1875) standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He holds a riding crop in his right hand and a cigar in his mouth. He wears a military uniform, featuring a great coat and a cap.

  • Creator(s)

    Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Franz Karl Joseph Von Lobkowitz (1803-75)

  • annotation: Fürst Josef Lobkowirtz. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.1 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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