Portrait of an Austrian Military Officer, circa 1875

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Artifact Overview

Photographer Fritz Luckhardt (1843-1894) was a meticulous craftsman in his vocation. The German-born photographer moved to Vienna, Austria, in 1865 and opened a studio two years later. He specialized in portrait photography, especially for celebrities and artists, establishing himself as the premier society photographer in the city.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Carte-de-visite (Card photograph)

Subject Date

circa 1875

Place of Creation

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2012.0.5.79

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Albumen process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4 in
Width: 2.375 in