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CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: Courtyard of the Colegio of San Gregorio

c.1858

Albumen print | 41.5 x 31.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2700050

Photograph of the courtyard of the Colegio de San Gregorio in Valladolid, Spain. A series of four arches support an upper floor with windows above which is ornately carved stone work featuring fleur de lys together with examples of Moorish design. A carving of an armorial shield is in the apex of the wall where the two walkways are joined. Two men are seated in the courtyard.

  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 41.5 x 31.0 cm (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Colegio de San Gregorio, Valladolid

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Valladolid [Spain]
            • San Pablo [Valladolid]
            • Colegiata de San Gregorio [Valladolid]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Moorish architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Courtyards
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