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Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (Rudolf Franz Karl Josef; 21 August 1858 - 30 January 1889) (photo)
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Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (Rudolf Franz Karl Josef; 21 August 1858 - 30 January 1889) (photo)
8684614 Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (Rudolf Franz Karl Josef; 21 August 1858 - 30 January 1889) (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria (Rudolf Franz Karl Josef; 21 August 1858 - 30 January 1889), only son and third child of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and Duchess Elisabeth of Bavaria (Sisi)); Photo © Petra Herzberg
Media ID 38289140
© Photo © Petra Herzberg / Bridgeman Images
19th Century Fashion Austria Hungary Austro Hungarian Empire Austro Hungarian Empire (1867 1918) Austro Hungarian Monarchy
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This stunning print captures the image of Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, a figure shrouded in tragedy and mystery. Born on August 21, 1858, Rudolf was the only son of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Duchess Elisabeth of Bavaria. Despite his royal lineage, Rudolf's life was marked by personal struggles and political tensions within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Rudolf's untimely death at the age of 30 in January 1889 sent shockwaves through Europe. His apparent suicide alongside his lover Mary Vetsera at Mayerling remains one of history's most infamous royal scandals. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the face of a man whose life was cut short under tragic circumstances.
The portrait showcases Rudolf as a young boy with an air of innocence and vulnerability. Dressed in typical 19th-century fashion, he exudes an aura of royalty and privilege that belies the inner turmoil he would later experience. The intricate details captured by the unknown photographer highlight Rudolf's aristocratic upbringing and hint at the complexities that would define his brief existence.
As we gaze upon this haunting image, we are reminded of Rudolf's place in history as a prince who met a tragic end but left behind a legacy that continues to fascinate generations to come.
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