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Joseph Édouard de La Motte-Rouge (1804-83)

Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2914075

Photograph of a full length portrait of Joseph Édouard de La Motte-Rouge seated at a table, facing towards the camera. He rests his left arm on a table beside him and places his right hand in his lap. He wears a military uniform, decorated with numerous medals and orders.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Joseph Édouard de La Motte-Rouge (1804-83)

  • 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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