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LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

Prince Konstantin Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst (1828-96)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2913741

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Konstantin Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst (1828-96) standing, facing three-quarters towards the right. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He leans against a balustrade behind, placing his left arm on top of the balustrade. He holds what appears to be a cigar in his right hand and holds the top of his sabre in his left hand. He wears a military uniform with cap.

  • Creator(s)

    Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Konstantin of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst (1828-96)

  • annotation: Fürst Constantin Hohenlohe Schillingsfürst [beneath work]

  • 8.3 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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      • visual works
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