Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were 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 1844Salted paper print | 19.3 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2600329
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.
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)
Sir Walter Scott's Monument, Edinburgh; as it appeared when nearly finished, in October 1844 [Sun Pictures In Scotland]
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.
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- Lothian [Scotland]
- Edinburgh [Lothian]
- Scott Monument
- Edinburgh [Lothian]
- Lothian [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Gothic architecture
- Architectural history
- Architectural design
- Buttresses
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
