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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

ATTRIBUTED TO JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Picea pinsapo [sic]. Planted by H.M. the Queen on Her Majesty's 30th birthday, 24th May 1849, at the edge of the Carriage Drive, near the Mound, Osborne.

c.1873

Carbon print | 20.8 x 18.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2102480

Photograph of a fir tree, sometimes known as a Abes pinsapo, or Picea pinsapo tree, at the edge of the Carriage Drive, near the Mound, Osborne. A man stands to the right of the tree, facing away from the camera.

The tree was planted by Queen Victoria on her 30th birthday.
  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

  • 20.8 x 18.0 cm (image)
    26.3 x 31.2 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
            • Spruces
    • Men