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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: Guadalajara, The Palace of Mendoza

c. 1856

Albumen print | 34.5 x 27.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700047

Photograph of the interior of the Palace of Antonio de Mendoza in Guadalajara, Spain. The photograph shows a courtyard with a covered walkway, above which is a second walkway supported by ornately carved stone pillars featuring lions, scrolls and shields. Within the courtyard are six people, including a gentleman who stands in left side profile and wears a top hat,  and a woman who appears to be wearing a Mantilla.
  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 34.5 x 27.0 cm (image) (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Palace of Antonio de Mendoza

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Guadalajara [Spain]
            • Mendoza Palace [Guadalajara]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Interiors
          • Gothic arcades
          • Arcades
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums