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Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him

William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77)

Melrose Abbey 1844

Salted paper print | 7.6 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2600348

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Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures In Scotland]

William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77)

Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures In Scotland] 1844

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Photograph of a view of Melrose Abbey. The view was taken from the burial ground and depicts the south transept and eastern window. A small number of headstones are visible in the foreground.

  • People involved

    Creator(s)

    William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) (photographer)

  • Measurements

    7.6 x 10.3 cm (image)

    30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Other titles

    Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures In Scotland]

  • Provenance

    Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

    'Sun Pictures in Scotland' was available via subscription. In the list of subscribers, Queen Victoria is the first name listed.

  • Groupings

    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • The Borders [Scotland]
              • Melrose [Scotland]
                • Melrose Abbey [Scotland]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Buttresses
          • Arches
            • Gothic arches
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