Adalberto Savoia-Genova, Duke of Bergamo (1898-1982)
Category
Photographs
Date
Sep 1928
Materials
lwood and photographic paper
Measurements
452 mm (H)345 mm (W)430 mm (H)320 mm (W)220 mm (H)165 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246698
Summary
A professional portrait of Adalberto, Duke of Bergamo. Signed and dated
Full description
A head and shoulder profile portrait of the Prince in military uniform. Inscribed and signed, 'A Hon'ble. Mrs. Ronald Greville avec admiration profonde, Adalberto Di Savoia, September 1928.' Prince Adalberto of Savoy was born on 19 March 1898, the son of Prince Thomas of Genoa and Isabella of Bavaria. In 1904 aged just six he had been created Duke of Bergamo. Adalberto died 15th December 1982.
Marks and inscriptions
Ravognau (?) / MILANO PIAZZA C BERDAN 2 / DIFRONTE AL DIANA (stamped on mount)