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Maria Clotilde, Princess Napoléon (1843-1911)

1859

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907679

Photograph of a full length portrait of Clotilde, Princess Napoléon, (1843-1911) seated and facing towards the front. She poses with her hands on her lap. She wears a hat. There is a small, ornamental table on the right of the picture.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Clotilde, Princess Napoléon (1843-1911)

  • annotation: Princess Clotilde of Savoy/ Princess Napoleon/ 1859. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.3 cm (image)

    9.9 x 6.0 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Princess Clotilde of Savoy, Princess Napoleon, 1859. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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