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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. Terrace and Pavilion.

c.1873

Carbon print | 17.5 x 21.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2102403

Photograph of a view of the Terrace and Pavilion at Osborne House.
  • Creator(s)

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

  • 17.5 x 21.1 cm (image)

    26.3 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                • Osborne House
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs