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Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia (1856-1929) 1871
Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908403
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Carte-de-visite photograph of Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia in a vignette format. A head and shoulder portrait of the sitter wearing a military uniform, featuring a cape trimmed with fur. The sitter faces towards the right of the image.
Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia (the son of the Emperor Alexander II’s brother, the Grand Duke Nikolay Nikolayevich 'the Elder') served in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. As the Inspector General of Cavalry (1895–1905) he introduced major reforms in training and equipment. He was made Commander of the St. Petersburg military district in 1905 and was appointed First President of the short-lived Imperial Committee of National Defence.Provenance
Collection of Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.8 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.2 x 17.3 cm (page dimensions)
24.0 x 19.4 x 6.1 cm (album)
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Alternative title(s)
Grand Duke Nicholas Nickelaiwitch (1856-1929), Eldest Son of the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia
