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CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: Segovia, Aquaduct

1853

Albumen print | 26.0 x 42.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700041

Photograph of the aquaduct in Segovia that was probably erected by the Emperor Domitian (51-96 AD) during the 1st century AD. The photograph shows the two courses of the aquaduct comprising arches, some of which were restored during the 15th century. On the left and in front of the aquaduct stand a series of buildings.

  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 26.0 x 42.5 cm (image) (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Aqueduct, Segovia

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Segovia [Spain]
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