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a portrait of Christine Nilsson

Photograph
ca. 1860-1870 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of a woman,standing with hands resting on chair.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titlea portrait of Christine Nilsson (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen photograph mounted on card.
Brief description
Photograph by C.H. Reutlinger, a portrait of 'Christine Nilsson', Paris, albumen print, ca. 1860-1870
Physical description
Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of a woman,standing with hands resting on chair.
Dimensions
  • Height: 105mm
  • Width: 63mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'CH. Reutlinger. Phot / Depose / Garanti d'apres nature.' (Printed below photograph)
  • 'Miss Nilsson' (Handwritten in pencil on verso)
  • 'PREMIER PRIXR / Exposition Universelle 1867 / CH. REUTLINGER / PHOTOGRAPHE / 24 Boulevart Montmarte, 21 / Paris,' (Printed on verso as logo.)
Credit line
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund.
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
RPS.417-2019

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Record createdJanuary 21, 2019
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