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 | 9.8 x 8.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2600349
Photograph showing the entranceway to Melrose Abbey south transept. The entrance is close by a wooden gate. The portal consists of a pointed arch ornated by archivolts and, above, carved figures of saints in niches. The base of a large window can be seen above it.
Creator(s)
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) (photographer)
9.8 x 8.2 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
- Buttresses
- Arches
- Gothic arches
- Architectural design
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
