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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

ARTHUR JAMES MELHUISH (1829-95)

An ornamental urn, East Terrace, Windsor Castle

1854-56

Salted paper print | 22.1 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2100023

Photograph of an ornamental urn, located on the East Terrace, Windsor Castle. The urn is decorated with sculpted depictions of humans engaging in various activities.
  • Creator(s)

    Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95) (photographer)

  • 22.1 x 15.0 cm (image)

    45.5 x 34.5 cm (page dimensions)

  • Vase / urn, on the East Terrace, Windsor Castle. [Photographs of Windsor Castle, 1854-56. A.J. Melhuish]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Containers
          • Vessels (containers)
            • Vases
            • Urns
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mythical creatures
              • Cherubs
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Decorative motifs
        • Swags
          • Swags-Fruit
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • East Terrace [Windsor Castle]
                    • East Terrace Garden [Windsor Castle]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums