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Tsar Alexander II, salt print of a mezzotint, St.-Petersbourg ca. 1856

Image of Tsar Alexander II, salt print of a mezzotint, St.-Petersbourg ca. 1856

Tsar Alexander II was Russian Emperor from 1855-1881. Original copy image from a mezzotint (see last image for reference only). This engraving by John Sartain was probably made after a daguerreotype.

Rare salted paper print from glass negative. Print in good condition, minor traces of use. Excellent tonality.

ca. 1856
Saltprint ca. 14,3 x 12,1 cm