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DISDÉRI ET CIE. : 8 BOULEVART DES ITALIENS, PARIS

Princess Joachim Murat (1832-84)

1859

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907685

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Malcy Murat (1832-84), standing and facing towards the viewer. She holds her hands together in front of her.

  • Creator(s)

    Disdéri et Cie. : 8 Boulevart des Italiens, Paris (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Malcy, Princess Murat (1832-84)

  • annotation: Princess Joachim Murat. /1859. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.1 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Princess Joachim Murat, 1859. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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