Portrait of a bearded man - H. Eckert, court and chamber photographer, Prague (ca. 1885)
Portrait of a bearded man - H. Eckert, court and chamber photographer, Prague (ca. 1885)
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A refined portrait of a man with a short beard and a calm gaze, photographed around 1885 by H. Eckert , court and chamber photographer at the Imperial Court in Prague ( Cæs. Reg. Aulæ et Cameræ Photographus ).
The minimalist background and soft lighting emphasize the character of the subject — a contemporary from the cultural heyday of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The reverse bears a beautiful print of royal arms and emblems, symbolizing the prestige Eckert enjoyed as a court supplier to the Habsburg elite.
Technique: Albumen photo on cardboard ( cabinet card )
Dimensions: approx. 16.5 × 10.8 cm
Condition: Good; light foxing on the back
Origin: Prague, Austro-Hungarian Empire (now Czech Republic)
H. Eckert (Heinrich Eckert) was a renowned court and portrait photographer who worked for the Viennese and Prague elite.
His work is characterised by understated elegance and technical perfection, with subtle transitions between light and shadow.
This photograph represents the refined taste of the late 19th-century bourgeoisie and aristocracy.
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