Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Carl Mahlknecht (1810-93)
Johann Franz Kempen, Baron of Fichtenstamm (1793-1863) c.1860
Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2913835
Photograph of a full length portrait of Johann Franz Kempen, Baron of Fichtenstamm (1793-1863) half-seated on a balustrade behind him, facing towards the camera. He places his left foot on the ground and sits his right side on the balustrade. He poses with his arms crossed. He wears a military uniform, included a large coat. His uniform cap sits on the balustrade beside him.
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Creator(s)
Carl Mahlknecht (1810-93) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Johann Franz Kempen, Baron of Fichtenstamm (1793-1863) -
annotation: F. Zill Baron Kempen. [beneath work]
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9.0 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.1 cm (mount)
22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
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