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Grand Duke Constantine of Russia (1827-92)

1861

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2907925

Photograph of Grand Duke Constantine standing, leaning against a wooden table, facing left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He poses with his legs crossed and his hands in his pockets. He wears a Naval uniform. There is a cap on a chair to his right.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Grand Duke Constantine of Russia (1827-92)

  • annotation: The Grand Duke Constantine./ 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Grand Duke Constantine, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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