Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Ludwig Angerer (1827-79)
Sigmund von Reischach (1809-78) c.1860
Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2913751
Photograph of a full length portrait of Sigmund von Reischach (1809-78) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly towards the right and looks ahead, away from the camera. He leans against a plinth, located on the left. He holds a sabre in front of his body with both hands. He wears a military uniform and has a great coat draped over his left shoulder.
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Creator(s)
Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sigmund von Reischach (1809-78) -
annotation: Baron Reischach (Feld Marscholl) [beneath work]
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8.6 x 5.1 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.1 cm (mount)
22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
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