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The coffin of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, at Vienna Railway Station. January 30th 1889
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The coffin of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, at Vienna Railway Station. January 30th 1889
The coffin of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, at Vienna Railway Station.
January 30th 1889, found in a hunting lodge at Meyerling, the bodies of the Rodolphe archduke, heir to the Austrian imperial crown, and his mistress, the young person baronne Marie Vetsera. This drama gave place to various assumptions, but the version most usually allowed remains that of double suicide
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This print captures a solemn moment in history - the arrival of the coffin of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria at Vienna Railway Station on January 30th, 1889. The image evokes a sense of tragedy and intrigue as it reminds us of the dark events that unfolded at Meyerling hunting lodge. It was there that the bodies of Archduke Rudolf, heir to the Austrian imperial crown, and his young mistress, Baroness Marie Vetsera, were discovered. The circumstances surrounding their deaths have long been shrouded in mystery and controversy. While various assumptions have been made about this dramatic incident, the prevailing belief is that it was a double suicide. This haunting photograph serves as a poignant reminder of their tragic fate. In addition to its historical significance, this image also transports us back to an era known as the golden age of train travel. The steam train depicted here symbolizes not only transportation but also represents progress and modernity during that time period. Preserved within this vintage print is not just an archival record but also a glimpse into both personal and political turmoil experienced by royalty. As we gaze upon this powerful photograph from TopFoto's collection, we are reminded once again how images can capture moments frozen in time while still resonating with emotion centuries later.
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