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Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him

Aimé Civiale (1821-93)

Hameau de Pisse-Vache 1859-68

Poitevin process | 25.7 x 35.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2370844

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View of a straight lane running along the edge of a lake and leading to a village in the distance. The photograph was taken near the Pissevache waterfall in the Swiss Alps. Rocky mountains rise behind the buildings. 

  • Creator(s)

    Aimé Civiale (1821-93) (artist)

  • 25.7 x 35.5 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
    Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Physiography
        • Lakes
        • Mountains
          • The Alps (mountains)