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    LUDWIG ANGERER (1827-79)

    Karl Freiherr von Urban (1802-77)

    c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2913738

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Karl Freiherr von Urban (1802-77) standing, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head towards the camera, and look towards the right. He holds a sabre in front of his body with both hands. He wears a military uniform.

    • Creator(s)

      Ludwig Angerer (1827-79) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      General-Major Karl Urban (active 1850)

    • annotation: Baron Urban. [beneath work]

    • 8.8 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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