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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

'In the Castle'

1857

Albumen print | 19.0 x 24.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2117924

Photograph of the inner area of the fortress at Coburg, including a view of the courtyard and tower. There is a lawn area in the centre.

  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 19.0 x 24.2 cm (image)

    31.5 x 38.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Germany
          • Bavaria [Germany]
            • Coburg [Bavaria]
              • Veste Coburg [Coburg]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Gardening
          • Ornamental gardening
            • Lawns
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs