Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him
WILLIAM HENRY FOX TALBOT (1800-77)
Abbotsford
1844Salted paper print | 14.9 x 21.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2600330
Photograph of Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott. The view shows a large walled garden and a tree in the foreground. Towers with conical tops are visible on the right hand side. The main facade with step roofs and an arched porch with turrets and the family coat of arms can be seen on left hand side of the image.
Creator(s)
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) (photographer)
14.9 x 21.5 cm (image)
30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)
Abbotsford [Sun Pictures In Scotland]
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
'Sun Pictures in Scotland' was available via subscription. In the list of subscribers, Queen Victoria is the first name listed.
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- The Borders [Scotland]
- Abbotsford [Borders]
- Abbotsford House
- Abbotsford [Borders]
- The Borders [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Gardening
- Gardens
- Gardening
- Agriculture and related techniques
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
