Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him
GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)
Fountain at Linlithgow Palace
c. 1860Albumen print | 7.2 x 6.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2320136
Photograph of a fountain within the courtyard of Linlithgow Palace in Linlithgow, West Lothian. The fountain consists of two tiers with a narrower, central column in the centre. In the right of the background can be seen the main arched entrance. Black marks in the lower right corner of the print from the negative.
The fountain in Linlithgow Palace was added by King James V (1512-42), who was also born in the Palace.
The fountain in Linlithgow Palace was added by King James V (1512-42), who was also born in the Palace.
Creator(s)
George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)
7.2 x 6.9 cm (image)
17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Albert, Prince Consort, between 1860 and 1861
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- West Lothian [Scotland]
- Linlithgow [West Lothian]
- Linlithgow Palace
- Linlithgow [West Lothian]
- West Lothian [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Secular architecture
- Fountains
- Courtyards
- Secular architecture
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
