Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him
Charles Clifford (1819-62)
Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: Salamanca, view 1853-54
Albumen print | 30.5 x 42.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700069
Photograph of the New Cathedral of Salamanca as viewed across the river Tormes. The main features of the Cathedral are its two Gothic towers that dominate the skyline. Around the base of the Cathedral are scattered domestic buildings stretching down to the edges of the river.
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Creator(s)
Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)
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30.5 x 42.0 cm (image) (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
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View of Salamanca
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Spain
- Salamanca [Spain]
- Spain
- Physiography
- Rivers
- Rivers of the Iberian peninsula
- Tormes, River [Spain]
- Rivers of the Iberian peninsula
- Rivers
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Gothic architecture
- Architectural history
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Cathedrals
- Architecture
- visual works
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