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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

H. von Szckrényisy

c.1860

Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2913746

Photograph of a full length portrait of H von Szckrényisy standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly and looks towards the right. He places his right hand on top of a table.

  • Creator(s)

    Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Szckrényisy, H. von (fl.c.1860)
  • 9.1 x 5.8 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