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H HERING : 137 REGENT STREET, LONDON

Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1840-1929)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2913842

Photograph of a full length portrait of Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1840-1929) seated on a chair, facing slightly towards the camera. He leans his left arm on a  balustrade beside him and holds a cane in his right hand. He poses with his legs crossed.

  • Creator(s)

    H Hering : 137 Regent Street, London (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1840-1929)

  • annotation: Pce of LICTENSTEIN [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria.

    From an album of photographs initially compiled by Prince Albert.

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