Basket
0
Search "" as a keyword...
Filter suggestionsContinue typing to see suggestions...
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)

The Castle of Doune

1844

Salted paper print | 7.9 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2600345

Photograph of a view of Castle of Doune, located on top of a hill. The view shows an outline of the central towers with ruined remains to the left. There are trees in the foreground, partially obscuring the view of the castle. 

  • Creator(s)

    William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) (photographer)

  • 7.9 x 10.3 cm (image)

    30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Castle of Doune [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
            • Stirlingshire [Scotland]
              • Stirling [Scotland]
                • Doune Castle [Scotland]
      • Physiography
        • Hills
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
PreviousNext
PreviousNext
Policy links
Royal Collection TrustIn Partnership with

The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.