
Genezzano i Sabinerbjergene, 1863

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Pierre-Louis Pierson :: Portrait of Countess of Castiglione
in fancy dress
as a Carmelite Nun, 1863. ‘The Hermit of Passy’: one of three poses known. The images were taken after the charity event in which the countess appeared in the ‘tableau vivant’ as a Carmelite nun. The countess authorized the sale of one of the photographs for 50 francs a copy. The money was to go to charity. This image is an enlargement of the bust of the Countess as it appears in the seated version of ‘The Hermit of Passy.’ / src: Stephen Ellcock and The Red List
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George Washington Wilson :: Friedrich III when the Crown Prince of Prussia and his son, Wilhelm II when Prince of Prussia, Balmoral, October 1863.
Both Friedrich and Wilhelm wear tartan kilts and Tam o’ Shanter hats.
Albumen print./ source: The Royal Coll. Trust
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