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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: Arévalo, Railway bridge and ruins of the Castle

1860

Albumen print | 25.5 x 41.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700085

Photograph of a railway bridge under construction in Arévalo, Spain. Wooden scaffolding is erected on top of the bridge and a small number of workers stand on the scaffolding. The town of Arévalo, including the ruins of the 12th-century castle, can be seen through the arches.
  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 25.5 x 41.5 cm (image) (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Railway bridge and town, Arévalo

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Arévalo [Spain]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Domestic architecture
          • Castles
        • Architectural design
          • Arches
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums