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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Maria Theresia, Duchess of Württemberg (1845-1927), when Archduchess Maria Theresia of Austria, and Archduchess Mathilde of Austria (1849-1867), daughters of Archduke Albrecht of Austria, Duke of Te

1864

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2908162

Photograph of Archduchess Maria Theresia (left) standing profile right. Archduchess Mathilde (right) stands profile left with her head turned to look to front.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Maria Theresia, Duchess of Württemberg (1845-1927)
    Archduchess Mathilde of Austria (1849-67)

  • 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Archduchess Therese and Matilda, daughters of Archduke Albert, 1864. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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