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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

'Roseneau [sic], Small Garden'

1857

Albumen print | 17.5 x 23.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2117932

Photograph of the aviary and garden at Rosenau Palace in Coburg.

Rosenau Palace was the birthplace and childhood home of Prince Albert.

  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 17.5 x 23.4 cm (image)

    31.5 x 38.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Germany
          • Bavaria [Germany]
            • Coburg [Bavaria]
              • The Rosenau [Coburg]
                • Grounds of the Rosenau
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs