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A portrait of 'General Uhrich'

London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company

1875

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

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A portrait of 'General Uhrich' is a 1875 photographic by London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
When & what style?: 1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a photograph of a man in a military uniform. He wears a dark jacket with medals and badges, and a hat with a feather tucked into its band. The background is plain. The man's face is serious, with a well-groomed beard and mustache. His eyes look straight ahead, and his expression is stern. The photograph is in black and white, which adds to its formal tone. If you like this photograph, you might also enjoy learning about the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A carte-de-visite portrait from 1875 shows General Jean-Jacques Alexis Uhrich in military uniform, depicted from the head and shoulders. The photograph is part of the Windsor Collection, having been transferred from Windsor Castle. The subject served as military governor of Strasbourg and lived from 1802 to 1886.

Read the full account in the museum source.