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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

A View of Loch Naelair on the otherside of the River Dee

1858

Albumen print | 28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2160073

Photograph of a view of Loch Naelair, taken from Balmoral Castle. The River Dee, surrounded by trees, features in the foreground. There are small buildings in the middle ground including a house with smoke coming from the chimneys. Parliament Knowle features in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)

    9.1 x 16.4 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Mountains
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
      • printed & manuscript material
        • books
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