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LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

Fürst Khevenhüller

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913801

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Khevenhüller standing, facing towards the camera.  He places his left hand in his coat pocket and holds a cane in front of his body with his right hand. He wears a top hat.

  • Creator(s)

    Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Khevenhüller

  • annotation: Fürst Khevenhüller. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.0 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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