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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

ATTRIBUTED TO JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Osborne. Centre of Terrace and Pavilion.

c.1873

Carbon print | 16.0 x 20.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2102407

Photograph of a view of the Terrace and Pavilion, Osborne House. The pond and Andromeda fountain is visible in the foreground.
  • Creator(s)

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

  • 16.0 x 20.0 cm (image)

    26.3 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Ponds
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Fountains
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs