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DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Notes of Dr. Ernst Becker's letter to Gustav Waagen specifying Prince Albert's wishes about further photography of works by Raphael in Berlin.

7 Nov 1853

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/ADDA10/85/336

Becker expresses the hope that Waagen is back from his travels. In answer to the questions in his letter of 12 August (see VIC/ADDA10/85/334), the Prince does not want an un-retouched print of the fourth Raphael picture. Of the Duke of Terranuova's picture he would like an un-retouched print only, and if possible the negative itself. The Prince is very happy to give the photograph of the Panshanger Madonna to Waagen.

Related Material: Written on the reverse of VIC/ADDA10/85/334.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (writer) [7 November 1853]

    Waagen, Gustav (addressee)

  • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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