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Emperor Alexander II of Russia (1818-81) 1871
Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2908414
Unknown Person
Emperor Alexander II of Russia (1818-81) 1871
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Carte-de-visite photograph of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, the eldest son of Nicholas I. The head and shoulders portrait is in a vignette format and shows a three quarter view of the sitter, facing towards the right of the image. He has a mutton chop beard and is wearing a military uniform, decorated with gold braiding and a fur collar.
He was assassinated in 1881.Provenance
Collection of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.9 x 6.4 cm (mount)
22.2 x 17.3 cm (page dimensions)
24.0 x 19.4 x 6.1 cm (album)
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