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

AIMÉ CIVIALE (1821-93)

La route du Saint Gotthard dans le val Tremola

1859-68

Poitevin process | 26.1 x 35.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2370871

Photograph of the hairpins bends on the old road to the St Gotthard Pass. Mountains can be seen in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Aimé Civiale (1821-93) (artist)

  • 26.1 x 35.5 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Switzerland
          • St Gotthard Pass [Switzerland]
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