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    LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

    General Althan

    c.1860

    Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2913790

    Photograph of a full length portrait of General Althan standing, facing slightly towards the left. He looks ahead. He poses with his legs crossed. He wears a military uniform and a great coat over his shoulders. He holds the coat in front of him.

    • Creator(s)

      Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

    • annotation: General Althan. [beneath work]

    • 9.1 x 5.7 cm (image)

      9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

      22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
            • cartes-de-visite
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