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Grand Duke Dimitri of Russia (1860-1919)

1862

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908006

Photograph of a full length portrait of Grand Duke Dimitri of Russia (1860-1919) standing beside a wooden chair and footstool and facing the viewer. It appears the young Prince moved his hand during the photoshoot, explaining the presence of a small hand on the chair.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Grand Duke Dimitri of Russia (1860-1919)

  • 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Grand Duke Dimitri, 3rd son of Grand Duke Constantin, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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