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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol. I: Fountain of Cybelles in the Prado, Madrid:

c. 1857

Albumen print | 31.0 x 43.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2700031

Photograph of the fountain of Cybele, in Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid. The fountain depicts Cybele in a carriage pulled by two lions. In the right foreground there is a hand waterpump. The fountain was designed by Ventura Rodriguez (1717-85).
  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 31.0 x 43.0 cm (image)
    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Fountain of Cybele, Madrid

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Madrid [Spain]
            • Prado [Madrid]
            • Fountain of Cybele [Madrid]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Fountains
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Mammals
            • Carnivorous mammals
              • Felines
                • Lions