Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)
Johann Nestroy (1801-62) and Alois Grois (1809-74)
circa 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913701
Photograph of a full length double portrait of the Austrian playwright and actor Johann Nestroy (1801-62) and the Austrian opera singer and actor Alois Grois (1809-74). Grois stands on the left, facing towards the right. He places his left hand on his chest. Nestroy is seated, facing similarly towards the right. He holds a book open on his lap with both hands.
Creator(s)
Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)
Grois and Nestroy.
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.8 x 6.1 cm (mount)
9.2 x 5.7 cm (image)
Acquired by Prince Albert
