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    DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    Shooting Party, Balmoral, 1853

    1853

    Albumen print | 9.6 x 12.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2160313

    Photograph of six gillies as they hunt for game on the Balmoral estate. The group includes W Leys; John Grant (1810-79)  (Head Keeper); Macdonald (d. 1860); J Kennedy; C Campbell and John Brown (1827-83). All stand apart from one who is seated and one who is kneeling whilst holding a telescope to his eye.

    • Creator(s)

      Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      William Leys
      John Grant (1810-79)
      John MacDonald (d. 1860)
      John Brown (1826-83)
      Charles Campbell

    • 9.6 x 12.7 cm (image)

      26.8 x 38.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Princess Helena's album, 1852-68

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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