Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
After François Antoine Bossuet (1798-1889)
'Moresque Gate, Ecija'; A Moorish Gateway, Ecija, Spain c.1863-5
Albumen print | 8.9 x 7.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2373702
Photograph of the painting 'A Moorish Gateway, Ecija, Spain' (RCIN 400816). The painting depicts a gateway in the foreground, looking out to a view of a church belfry and, in the distant background, a mountain range. In the foreground a man rides on a donkey.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's dressing room, on the east side.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's dressing room, on the east side.
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Creator(s)
After François Antoine Bossuet (1798-1889) (artist)
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annotation: (8.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room./ East Side. [upper mount]annotation: [above work] Moresque Gate, Ecija./ [below work] F. BOUSSET [sic]. 1853./ Oil on Panel. 18 in x 14 in. [around photograph]
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8.9 x 7.0 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Spain
- Andalusia [Spain]
- Seville [Spain]
- Ecija [Spain]
- Seville [Spain]
- Andalusia [Spain]
- Spain
- Physiography
- Mountains
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Secular architecture
- Gateways
- Architectural design
- Arches
- Moorish arches
- Arches
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Christian church architecture
- Churches
- Christian church architecture
- Secular architecture
- Architecture
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mammals
- Wild horses
- Asses
- Wild horses
- Mammals
- Animals
- Zoology
- visual works
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.