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
1844Salted paper print | 16.2 x 20.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2600336
Photograph showing the ruins of Melrose Abbey. The view depicts the exterior of the south aisle and nave, comprising of five large arched windows with individual design carvings. An iron fence separate the Abbey from the burial ground. Some headstones are visible in the foreground
Creator(s)
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) (photographer)
16.2 x 20.3 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]
- Melrose [Scotland]
- The Borders [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Architectural design
- Arches
- Gothic arches
- Arches
- Architectural design
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
