[Baron von Magnus, autograph of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Dr. Bosch] 1867

This 1867 photographic album by François Aubert features three portraits arranged on a single mount. The left and right portraits are oval-shaped and depict Baron von Magnus and Dr. Bosch, respectively. The central image, a religious print of Santa Florentina, is framed by a decorative border and features an inscription of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico's autograph. This album exemplifies the practice of album making in the 19th century, where individuals would curate collections of photographs, prints, and other ephemera to document personal and historical events. The album, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the lives of prominent figures and the evolving culture of visual representation during the 19th century.