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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 DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Stag shot by the Prince

1 Oct 1859

Albumen print | 14.9 x 11.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2117019

Photograph of the head of a stag, presumably shot by Prince Albert (1819-61). The head is positioned on top of a plinth covered in fur. Flora has been placed around the head. There is a stone wall in the background. Photograph taken at Balmoral.

  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

    (photographer)

  • Oct 1/59

  • 14.9 x 11.3 cm (image)

  • From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Mammals
            • Deer
              • Red deer
                • Stags (male deer)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]