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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Maximilian II, King of Bavaria (1811-64)

    c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907797

    Photograph of Maximilian II, King of Bavaria, standing, facing towards the camera. He holds a top hat in his right hand.  There is a column and drapery on the left.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Maximilian II Joseph, King of Bavaria (1811-64)

    • annotation: Maximilian IId King of Bavaria. [beneath work]

    • 8.7 x 5.3 cm (image)

      9.7 x 6.2 cm (mount)

      23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

      24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

    • Maximilian II, King of Bavaria. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

    • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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