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The Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg and his brother, sons of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1864
Albumen print | 9.6 x 6.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2908231
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Carte-de-visite depicting a full-length double portrait of Friedrich August, Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg (1852-1931) and his brother Duke Georg Ludwig of Oldenburg (1855-1939). Friedrich August is standing and faces the viewer. He is holding a hat in his right hand and rests his left hand on a plinth. Georg Ludwig is sitting on the plinth, also facing the viewer. A hat is placed next to him on the plinth. The brothers are both wearing dark coloured suits with light coloured collars. On the left of the photograph stands a chair with a curtain hanging above it.
Provenance
From an album of 'Royal Portraits' compiled by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.6 x 6.4 cm (whole object)
8.7 x 5.6 cm (image)
22.9 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
23.9 x 19.7 x 5.9 cm (album)
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Alternative title(s)
The Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg and his brother, sons of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg, 1864. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.50]
