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ROBERT HOWLETT (1831-58)

'Landscape'; A view near Woburn, Bedfordshire

1857

Albumen print | 16.5 x 23.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081481

Photograph of the painting 'A View near Woburn, Bedfordshire' by Patrick Nasmyth (1787-1831). The painting depicts a view of a landscape with a road running through the centre. Two figures and a dog walk on the road. Part of an inventory number can be seen in the lower left corner.

  • Creator(s)

    Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)

    After Patrick Nasmyth (1787-1831) (artist)

  • 16.5 x 23.5 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Geography
      • Systematic geography
        • Landscapes
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Roads
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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