Auction 7
By Artmaximum
Mar 23, 2019
Germany
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LOT 34:

[Russian empire. Karl Bergamasko]. Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna. [1860s]. Photograph. Original imprint. - ...

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Auction took place on Mar 23, 2019 at Artmaximum
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[Russian empire. Karl Bergamasko]. Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna. [1860s]. Photograph. Original imprint. - 11x16.3 cm.
Description:
Desk photo taken on the letterhead of the photographer with the original stamp «Bergamasco» in the lower left corner.
Information:
Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna (1853 - 1920) was the daughter of Russian Emperor Alexander II and Empress Maria Alexandrovna. In marriage the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Karl Ivanovich Bergamasko (1830 - 1896) was a famous photographer of the XIX century, Italian citizen. In 1848, he arrived from Italy in St. Petersburg, worked in the Mikhailovsky Theater, but after an accident during a performance was sent to retire and he focused on photography. Bergamasco experimented a lot with light and stage setting. He died a few days before the coronation of Nicholas II, where he was invited for taking pictures.