Nathaniel Anselm von Rothschild

1836–1905 (age 69)

Biography

Born into the Rothschild family in 1836, Nathaniel Anselm von Rothschild devoted himself to the new art of photography, mastering early techniques to record portraits, architectural vistas, and the quiet dignity of everyday life in Vienna.

He shared his images through exhibitions and publications that raised funds for hospitals and cultural institutions, marrying an artist's eye to the philanthropic impulse that defined his family and the wider community.