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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

ARTHUR JAMES MELHUISH (1829-95)

Henry III Tower, Windsor Castle

1854-56

Salted paper print | 38.2 x 49.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2100370

Photograph of King Henry III Tower, Windsor Castle. The view is taken from the Middle Ward.
  • Creator(s)

    Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95) (photographer)

  • 38.2 x 49.3 cm (image)

  • King Henry III Tower, Windsor Castle, seen from the Middle Ward. [Windsor Castle]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • Lower Ward [Windsor Castle]
                    • Henry III Tower [Windsor Castle]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums