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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: Segovia, Cathedral

1853

Albumen print | 37.5 x 22.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700040

Photograph of Segovia Cathedral built during the late 16th century. The Gothic design of the outer walls enclose the central, square tower topped with a cupola 330 ft high. The cathedral was completed in the early 17th century.
  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 37.5 x 22.5 cm (image) (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Cathedral, Segovia

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Segovia [Spain]
            • Segovia Cathedral [Segovia]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Cathedrals
        • Gothic architecture
        • Architectural history