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

This albumen silver print from 1867, titled "[Baron von Magnus, autograph of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Dr. Bosch]," is part of a significant series by Noriega documenting the final days of Emperor Maximilian. The artist, Noriega, is known primarily for this photographic series, which captures the dramatic events surrounding Maximilian's execution. Other works from this series in The Met Museum collection, such as "[Gran Teatro de Iturbide]" and "[Site of Execution of Emperor Maximilian]," illustrate the breadth of Noriega's visual narrative during this turbulent period in Mexican history. This particular image, with its implied presence of Maximilian through his autograph, highlights the political and personal stakes involved. The medium, albumen silver print from a glass negative, was a common photographic process of the era, allowing for detailed and lasting images that served as vital historical records.