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Disdéri et Cie. : 8 Boulevart des Italiens, Paris
Prince Sergei and Prince George of Leuchtenberg 1859
Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907696
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Sergei (left, 1849-77) and George (1852-1912), Princes of Leuchtenberg, standing and facing the viewer. Sergei holds a cane in his right hand and George wears a hat and holds a skipping rope.
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Creator(s)
Disdéri et Cie. : 8 Boulevart des Italiens, Paris (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince George Romanowski, 6th Duke of Leuchtenberg (1852-1912)Prince Sergei of Leuchtenberg (1849-77) -
annotation: The Princes Sergei & George / of Leuchtenberg, sons of the/ Grand dss Marie. 1859. [beneath work]
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8.7 x 5.3 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.0 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
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The Princes Serge and George of Leuchtenberg, sons of the Grand Duchess Marie, 1859. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
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Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
- visual works
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