Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him
AIMÉ CIVIALE (1821-93)
La Visp a l'entrée du cirque de Zermatt
1859-68Poitevin process | 26.3 x 35.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2370855
Photograph of the Matter Vispa River flowing through a ravine. A single-arched bridge traverses the water, while fir trees and rocks populate the scenery. A mountain is discernible in the distance, the peak of which appears hazy.
Creator(s)
Aimé Civiale (1821-93) (artist)
26.3 x 35.3 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Physiography
- Gorges
- Physiography
- Places
