Albumin Photo Collection (#7)

Portrait of Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia (1875-1960), ca 1884. Found in the collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Marcel and Robert Proust as children. Private Collection

Portrait of Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia (1871-1899). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Imam Shamil (1799-1871) in captivity, c. 1870
Imam Shamil (1799-1871) in captivity

Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarevich Alexei, 1904. Private Collection

Portrait of Pierre-Jules Hetzel (1814-1886), c. 1875. Private Collection

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) with dog Hina. Melikhovo, 1897. Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

The Romanovs: The Family of the Emperor Alexander III, 1888. Private Collection

The English, Greek, Russian and Danish royal families at Bernstorff Palace, Denmark, 1890. Private Collection

Portrait of Sergei Mikhailovich Tretyakov (1834-1892), 1881. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Kleopatra Vasilyevna Kolyubakina, nee Nashchokina, before 1862
Portrait of Kleopatra Vasilyevna Kolyubakina, ne e Nashchokina, before 1862. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Portrait of Karl Marx (1818-1883), 1867. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1900s. Private Collection

Portrait of Clara Schumann (1819-1896), 1866. Private Collection

Pavel Ivanovich Melnikov (Andrey Pechersky) (1818-1883), 1875-1878. Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Members of the Romanov family at the summer military manoeuvres in Krasnoye Selo, 1892. Private Collection

Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels and the daughters Jenny, Eleanor and Laura Marx, 1864. Found in the Collection of Stadtmuseum Simeonstift Trier

Grand Duchess Tatyana of Russia, 1901. Private Collection

Winslow Homer in New York, 1860s. Private Collection

Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927), c. 1870. Private Collection

Vera Alexandrovna Nashchokina (1811-1900). Vsekhsvyatskoye, 1899. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1890s. Private Collection

Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna with the infant Anastasia, fourth and youngest daughter of Nicholas II, 1901. Private Collection

Eleventh Avenue and New York Central Railroad, c. 1911. Private Collection

Bad Ems, 1874. Private Collection

Alexander Blok Fishing. Shakhmatovo, 1894. Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the composer Antoine Elwart (1808-1877), c. 1870. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Arthur Coquard (1846-1910), 1910. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Alfred Bruneau (1857-1934), 1893-1894. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Alfred Bruneau (1857-1934), c. 1890. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), 1876. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Charles Bovy-Lysberg (1821-1873). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Arrigo Boito (1842-1918), 1910s. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Adrien-Louis-Victor Boieldieu (1815-1883), 1870. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Charles-Wilfrid de Beriot (1833-1914), 1900. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of the composer Francois Bazin (1816-1878), ca 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of Jan Toorop (1858-1928). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Louis Clapisson (1808-1866). Private Collection

Portrait of the Chansonnier Gustave Nadaud (1820-1893). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Luigi Arditi (1822-1903). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Daniel-Francois-Esprit Auber (1782-1871). Private Collection

Portrait of Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), 1876. Found in the collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Portrait of the composer Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896), 1890s. Found in the collection of Philharmonie de Paris

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"Capturing the Melodies of Time: A Glimpse into the World of Albumin Photos" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of albumin photos, where portraits come alive with a touch of nostalgia. These timeless images offer a glimpse into the lives and talents of renowned figures from history. In 1864, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria stands proudly alongside his brothers, their regal presence exuding power and authority. The anonymous creator skillfully captures their familial bond, hinting at the intricate dynamics within royalty. Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia (1871-1899) gazes pensively into eternity as his portrait reveals an air of mystery surrounding this enigmatic figure. The photographer's lens immortalizes his elegance and poise for generations to admire. Paul Taglioni (1808-1884), celebrated dancer, choreographer, and ballet master, is frozen mid-pose in an albumin photo that encapsulates gracefulness personified. His artistic prowess shines through every delicate movement captured by this remarkable medium. William Vincent Wallace (1812-1865), a composer whose melodies still resonate today, is portrayed with utmost dignity in 1855. This snapshot transports us to a bygone era when music was crafted with passion and innovation. Victor Masse (1822-1884), another musical genius depicted around 1865, emanates confidence as he stares directly into our souls through the camera's lens. His composition skills are mirrored by the photographer's ability to capture his essence so vividly. Prosper Pascal (1825-1880), photographed circa 1875, wears an expression brimming with creativity - perhaps contemplating his next masterpiece. This portrait invites us to delve deeper into Pascal's mind and explore the depths from which extraordinary compositions emerge. Robert Planquette (1848-1903) poses elegantly against a backdrop that hints at his musical genius.