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C SCHENCK : JENA

Kuno Fischer (1824-1907)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913846

Photograph of a full length portrait of Kuno Fischer (1824-1907) standing, facing towards the camera. He leans his right arm against a plinth located beside him. He holds a cane an hat in his left hand. He wears a suit and bow tie.

  • Creator(s)

    C Schenck : Jena (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Kuno Fischer (1824-1907)

  • annotation: KUNO FISCHER. (Aesthetiker) [beneath work]

    annotation: [blue pencil] KUNO FISCHER. (Aesthetiker)/
    [stamped, black ink, circle] PHOTOGRAPH..[unable to read]/ C. SCHENCK/ JENA. [verso]

  • 8.7 x 5.2 cm (image)

    10.9 x 6.7 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria.

    From a volume of photographs initially compiled by Prince Albert.

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