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The Archdukes Ernst, Leopold, Rainer, Heinrich and Sigismund of Austria (sons of Archduke Rainer of Austria and Princess Elisabeth of Savoy)

1864

Albumen print | 7.8 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2908158

Photograph of five sons of Archduke Rainer; they are, left to right: Ernst (1824-1899), Leopold (1823-1898), Rainer (1827-1913), Heinrich (1828-1891) and Sigismund (1826-1891). All are standing and wear Field Marshal's uniform of the Austrian Army.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ernst, Archduke of Austria (1824-98)
    Leopold, Archduke of Austria (1823-98)
    Rainer, Archduke of Austria (1827-1913)
    Sigismund, Archduke of Austria (1826-91)
    Heinrich, Archduke of Austria (1828-91)

  • 7.8 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • The Archdukes, Ernest, Leopold, Rainer, Henry and Sigismund (sons of the late Archduke Rainer), 1864. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vo.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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