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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

'Chapel and Armoury in the Castle'

1857

Albumen print | 17.1 x 23.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2117923

Photograph showing the chapel and armoury building in the fortress at Coburg. Two soldiers, or guards, stand beside a structure located outside of the building.

  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 17.1 x 23.0 cm (image)

    31.5 x 38.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Germany
          • Bavaria [Germany]
            • Coburg [Bavaria]
              • Veste Coburg [Coburg]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Christian church architecture
            • Chapels
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs