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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

    1860

    Albumen print | 7.6 x 4.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2910691

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head three-quarters to the right and looks ahead, away from the camera. He places his left hand on his hip and his right hand on top of a nearby table. There is a decorative vase positioned on the table.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

    • annotation: Dr Becker./ 1860. [beneath work]

    • 7.6 x 4.8 cm (image)

      8.7 x 5.8 cm (mount)

      23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
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