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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

WILLIAM HENRY FOX TALBOT (1800-77)

Melrose Abbey

1844

Salted paper print | 14.5 x 20.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2600334

Photograph showing the ruins of Melrose Abbey. The photograph depicts a view of the south transept and eastern window from the burial ground, with some headstones visible in the foreground.

  • Creator(s)

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

  • 14.5 x 20.7 cm (image)

    30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures In Scotland]

  • 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.

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