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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

ATTRIBUTED TO JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Barton. Queen's Entrance.

c.1873

Carbon print | 15.9 x 22.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2102424

Photograph of a view of the Queen's Entrance, Barton Manor. There are a variety of trees in the foreground.

Barton Manor is located near Osborne on the Isle of Wight. Queen Victoria bought Barton Manor in 1845.
  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

  • 15.9 x 22.9 cm (image)

    26.3 x 31.2 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Barton Manor [Isle of Wight]
                • Queen's Entrance [Barton Manor]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs