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: The Alcazar from Fuencisla
1853Albumen print | 40.0 x 32.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700044
Photograph of the Alcázar, or Castle, of Segovia as viewed from Fuencisla. The Castle is perched on top of sheer cliffs with a high wall running halfway up the side of the mountain. The castle features towers with conical shaped, slated roofs, features that were introduced by King Philip II (1527-98) during the 16th century.
Creator(s)
Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)
40.0 x 32.0 cm (image) (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
Alcázar de Segovia
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Spain
- Segovia [Spain]
- Alcazar of Segovia [Segovia]
- Segovia [Spain]
- Spain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Domestic architecture
- Castles
- Domestic architecture
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- Places
