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ANDRÉ ADOLFE EUGÈNE DISDÉRI (1819-89)

Mary Louisa Bruce, Countess of Elgin (1819-98)

1876 after an original of c. 1860

Carbon print | 9.0 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2911099

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Countess of Elgin standing, facing towards the camera. She turns her head and looks to the left. She rests her arms on the back of a chair, holding her hands together.

  • Creator(s)

    André Adolfe Eugène Disdéri (1819-89) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Mary Louisa Bruce, Countess of Elgin (1819-98)

  • 9.0 x 5.8 cm (image)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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