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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)

Entrance Gate, Abbotsford

1844

Salted paper print | 16.2 x 20.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2600331

Photograph of a large stone entranceway with semi-circular topped arch. There is an iron ring on chains on either side of the entrance and gravel on the ground. Abbotsford house is partially visible through a half open latice gate.

  • Creator(s)

    William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) (photographer)

  • 16.2 x 20.3 cm (image)

    30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Entrance Gate, 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
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Gardening
          • Gardens
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Gateways
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