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CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: 'Torre Picos', Alhambra Palace, Granada

c. 1858

Albumen print | 29.5 x 41.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700102

Photograph of the Torre de los Picos, or Tower of Points, in the Alhambra, Granada. The tower, built next to high, fortified walls features crenellated ramparts. A man is seated on the ground in the lower left area of the photograph.

  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 29.5 x 41.0 cm (image) (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Torre de los Picos, Granada

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Granada [Spain]
            • Alhambra [Granada]
              • Torre de los Picos [Granada]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Moorish architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Architectural decoration & motifs
            • Castellation
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