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Unknown Person

Baron Alexander Humboldt (1769-1859) 1858

Albumen print | 19.5 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906799

Unknown Person

- 1858

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Description

Photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of Baron Alexander Humboldt, facing towards the camera. The photograph has been retouched to enhance darker areas.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Humboldt, Friedrich Heinrich Alexander, Baron von (1769-1859)

Search the collection Humboldt family
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

salted paper print

Measurements

19.5 x 15.3 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums

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