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CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol. I: West side of the Royal Palace, Madrid

c. 1857

Albumen print | 30.0 x 43.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2700026

Photograph of a view of the west side of the Royal Palace, Madrid. Features include three balconies situated to the sides and centre that supporting Ionic columns. In the foreground, a road ascends a hillside to the level of the Palace.

  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 30.0 x 43.2 cm (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • West side of Royal Palace, Madrid

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Madrid [Spain]
            • Palacio Real de Madrid [Madrid]
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