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LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

Johann Baptist Coronini-Cronberg (1794-1880)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913772

Photograph of a full length portrait of Johann Baptist Coronini-Cronberg (1794-1880) standing, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the right. He pose with his right hand on his hip and he holds a sabre in his left hand. He wears a military uniform. His uniform cap is positioned on a balustrade behind him, on the left.

  • Creator(s)

    Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Johann Baptist Coronini-Cronberg (1794-1880)

  • annotation: Graf Coronini. [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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