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ATTRIBUTED TO JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Magnolia grandiflora. Planted by H.R.H. the Prince Consort, 10th March 1846 in Flower Garden, Osborne

c.1873

Carbon print | 20.2 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2102474

Photograph of a Magnolia grandiflora in the Flower Garden, Osborne. A gardener stands by the tree, his back facing towards the camera. He leans on a wooden wheelbarrow with a besom brush by his side.

The magnolia was planted by Prince Albert (1819-61) on the 10th March 1846

  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

  • 20.2 x 18.1 cm (image)

    26.4 x 31.2 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Flowering plants
            • Magnolias
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                • Osborne House
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Brushes
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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