Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him
Aimé Civiale (1821-93)
Entrée du cirque de Zermatt 1859-68
Poitevin process | 26.4 x 36.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2370856
Photograph of the Matter Vispa River flowing down a rugged ravine. The winding road leading to Zermatt, visible along both sides of the ravine, is linked by a single-arched bridge that traverses the water. A single building, only just visible in the distance, marks the beginning of the town.
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Creator(s)
Aimé Civiale (1821-93) (artist)
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26.4 x 36.1 cm (image)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Switzerland
- Zermatt [Switzerland]
- Switzerland
- Physiography
- Rivers
- Mountains
- The Alps (mountains)
- Europe
- visual works
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