Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
The Archduke Karl Ferdinand of Austria-Teschen (1818-74)
c.1860Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907724
Photograph of a full length portrait of Archduke Karl Ferdinand (1818-74) standing, facing towards the camera. He wears a military uniform and holds a cap in his right hand. He rests his left hand on his sword that hangs by his side.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
The Archduke Ferdinand.
8.9 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.9 x 6.1 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
The Archduke Ferdinand. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
