A VERY RARE antique Russian carte de visite photograph of Grand Duke George Alexandrovich, circa 1889.

Grand Duke George (1871-1899) was the third son of Tsar Alexander III and a brother of Nicholas II. As a child, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and died young, at age 28. His photographs are rarely seen today.

2 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (6,2 x 10,4 cm)

His Imperial Highness Grand Duke George Alexandrovich Romanov of Russia

George is wearing the cavalry uniform of the Life Guard Uhlan (Lancer) Regiment of His Majesty.