Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77)
Sir Walter Scott's Monument, Edinburgh; as it appeared when nearly finished, in October 1844 Oct 1844
Salted paper print | 19.3 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2600329
![Sir Walter Scott's Monument, Edinburgh; as it appeared when nearly finished, in October 1844 [Sun Pictures In Scotland]](https://albert.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/805168-1533832242.jpg?itok=rrIMwRba "Sir Walter Scott's Monument, Edinburgh; as it appeared when nearly finished, in October 1844 [Sun Pictures In Scotland]")
Photograph of a tower monument in the Neo-Gothic style with flying buttresses, arches, ornate carvings, pinnacles and spires with fine intricate details. Some scaffolding is visible at the top and back of the building. Buildings can be seen in the background.
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Creator(s)
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) -
19.3 x 15.6 cm (image)
30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)
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Sir Walter Scott's Monument, Edinburgh; as it appeared when nearly finished, in October 1844 [Sun Pictures In Scotland]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
'Sun Pictures in Scotland' was available via subscription. In the list of subscribers, Queen Victoria is the first name listed.
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- Lothian [Scotland]
- Edinburgh [Scotland]
- Scott Monument
- Edinburgh [Scotland]
- Lothian [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Gothic architecture
- Architectural history
- Architectural design
- Buttresses
- Architecture
- visual works
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