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CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I : La Granja, Entrance Gate

1853

Albumen print | 28.0 x 41.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700036

Photograph of the large palace complex of Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, the summer residence of the King of Spain. In the centre is a church with iron railings at the front. A gateway leads into a large yard. There are mountains in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 28.0 x 41.0 cm (image) (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Segovia [Spain]
            • Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso [Segovia]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Palaces
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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