Portrait of Therese Malten as 'Elizabeth' in 'Tannhäuser'
Photograph
ca. 1890s (Photographed)
ca. 1890s (Photographed)
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A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a woman stood slightly to the left with both arms outstretched to the side. She wears a crown, corseted bodice and long skirt with train and rope belt. Her sleeves long and wide sleeves are pleated. A fur rug is visible in the background.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of Therese Malten as 'Elizabeth' in 'Tannhäuser' (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen process |
| Brief description | Photograph by W. Höffert, portrait of Therese Malten as 'Elizabeth' in 'Tannhäuser', albumen print, ca. 1890s |
| Physical description | A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a woman stood slightly to the left with both arms outstretched to the side. She wears a crown, corseted bodice and long skirt with train and rope belt. Her sleeves long and wide sleeves are pleated. A fur rug is visible in the background. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Printed on recto: 'W. Höffert.' Four crests.
Printed on verso: Berlin address, Unter den Linden 24 & Leipzigerplatz 12. Business name, other locations in Germany and crests.
Inscribed on verso: 'Malten as Elizabeth in Tannhaüser'. |
| 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. |
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| Other number | XRG300 - RPS collection - V&A identifier |
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| Accession number | RPS.783-2022 |
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| Record created | September 5, 2022 |
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