Josef Albert
1883 (ca, taken) 1899 (print)
Portrait of Ludwig II

Albumen print
19 x 14 cm
 
Bassenge Photography Auctions
Courtesy of Bassenge, Berlin (Photography, Sale: 90, Lot: 4005, Dec 5, 2007)
 
Photographer's blindstamp and date stamp in lower left/right corner, tipped in corners to green card.
 
This is one of the last portraits taken of Ludwig II before his declining health prevented him from sitting for such photos.
 
Lit.: Winfried Ranke. Joseph Albert - Hofphotograph der Bayerischen Könige. Munich 1977, ill. no. 54.
 
LL/25206