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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)

'Church of St. Maurice'

1857

Albumen print | 31.4 x 19.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2117909

Photograph showing the Church of St Maurice in Coburg as seen from a lane approaching it.

  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 31.4 x 19.2 cm (image)

    38.4 x 31.5 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria

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