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Eugénie, Empress of France (1826-1920) c.1859

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907674

Eugenie, Empress of France (1826-1920)

Unknown Person

Eugenie, Empress of France (1826-1920) c.1859

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Empress Eugénie (1896-1920) standing with her back to the viewer. She turns her head to the left, her face captured in profile. She wears a dark colour dress with a multi-tiered skirt.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)

9.6 x 5.9 cm (mount)

23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

Markings

annotation: The Empress Eugenie [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
albums
photograph albums
References

Alternative title(s)

The Empress Eugénie. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

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