Portret van Alexander III, tsaar van Rusland 1870

Franz Backofen's "Portret van Alexander III, tsaar van Rusland" is a small-scale photographic portrait of Alexander III of Russia created in 1870. The image depicts Alexander III standing with a cane resting on a chair in a formal setting, capturing his youthful appearance before his ascension to the throne. This photograph provides a glimpse into the early life of the Tsar, known for his conservative rule, through the lens of 19th-century portraiture.