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CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: Detail from the Court of Lions, Granada

c. 1858

Albumen print | 30.5 x 41.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700097

Photograph focusing on the fine filigree stonework, a feature of the Court of Lions in the Alhambra, Granada. Narrow pillars support intricately carved stone capitals above which are arches.

  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 30.5 x 41.5 cm (image) (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Detail of Court of Lions, Granada

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Granada [Spain]
            • Alhambra [Granada]
              • Court of the Lions [Alhambra, Granada]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Moorish architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Arcades
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