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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: Royal Convent of 'Salesas', Madrid

c.1853

Albumen print | 39.5 x 31.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2700028

Photograph of the the Royal Convent of Las Salesas Reales that was built by François Carlier in the mid 18th century. In the foreground stand ornate iron railings with a number of figures standing outside, some blurred. The building is located in the Calle Doña Barbara de Braganza.

The building now houses the Supreme Court of Spain.
  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 39.5 x 31.0 cm (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Convento de las Salesas Reales, Madrid

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Madrid [Spain]
            • Calle Doña Barbara de Braganza [Madrid]
            • Convent of Las Salesas Reales [Madrid]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Monastic buildings
            • Convents
        • Architectural history
          • Baroque Architecture
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Doors
            • Gates