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The Archduke Ludwig of Austria (1784-1864)

1860

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907720

Photograph of a full length portrait of The Archduke Ludwig of Austria (1784-1864) standing facing front. He rests his right arm on a pillar. He holds a hat in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ludwig, Archduke of Austria (1784-1864)

  • annotation: The Archduke Louis -    1860/ Grand Uncle of the Emperor [beneath work]

  • 8.8 x 5.3 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 Louis, Grand uncle of the Emperor, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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