Alexander Von Humboldt Portrait Print Alexander Von Humboldt Portrait Print, c.1855-1890 Art.395

Alexander Von Humboldt Portrait Print, c.1855-1890 Art.395


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Aly Diemel, Volunteer, and Special Collections and University Archives Staff

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Art.395
Title
Alexander Von Humboldt Portrait Print c.1855-1890
Quantity
1.4 Cubic Feet, Paper print, 16x20
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Abstract
This print is in black and white and is a portrait of Alexander Von Humboldt.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Alexander Von Humboldt Portrait Print, c.1855-1890, Art-395, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in 1935.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Alexander Von Humboldt Portrait Print was completed in July 2025.

Scope and Content

This print is in black and white and is a portrait of Alexander Von Humboldt. The original painting was done by Emma Gaggiotti Richards, while this print of the painting was done by Paul S. Habelmann. A note attached to the print states that it was gifted to Virginia Tech in 1935 by the German Government. The condition is fair, minor water damage at the bottom, does not affect the portrait.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Alexander Von Humboldt Portrait Print by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).