THE PASSION-PLAY at OBERAMMERGAU - ALBUMEN PHOTO PORTFOLIO c. 1870s
Item #1046
There are forty-four 10.75" x 13.5" mounted albumen photos from the Passion Play at Oberammergau. This portfolio of photos is credited to Joseph Albert (1825-1886), a German Photographer and inventor. The Passion Play tells the story of Jesus, from his visit to Jerusalem to his crucifixion. In the autumn of 1871, after the Passion Play had been interrupted and resumed due to the Franco-Prussian War, the Play was documented at the express request of King Ludwig II by his famous court photographer Joseph Albert. This portfolio is undated, but appears to be from this time period. The red covers are tattered and stained. There is evidence that there was once onion skin protective papers between the photos at one time. The photos have edge wear and chips. The first two photos have reddish stains at the edges. A few photos are numbered in pencil at the bottom right edge. I read that there were originally 60 photos, so 16 are missing. The set is incomplete, though I can find only one complete set available online.
Price: $500.00