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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: 'Sala Lindaraja', Alhambra Palace, Granada

c. 1858

Albumen print | 33.5 x 16.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700103

Photograph of the Sala Lindaraja, or the Sultana's window, in the Alhambra, Granada, featuring finely detailed carving and Moorish motifs
  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 33.5 x 16.5 cm (image) (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Sala Lindaraja, Granada

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Granada [Spain]
            • Alhambra [Granada]
              • Sala Lindaraja [Alhambra,Granada]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Moorish architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Architectural decoration & motifs
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Windows
            • Moorish Windows