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GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

The Lion's Face Rock, Invercauld, Braemar

c. 1860

Albumen print | 7.6 x 7.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2320146

Photograph of an outcrop of rock rising above the tree level. In the foreground are thick trees with a small clearing. 

  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Great Britain

  • 7.6 x 7.3 cm (image)

    17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Albert, Prince Consort, between 1860 and 1861

  • Subject(s)
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Mountains
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
                • The Lion's Face [Balmoral Estates]
              • Braemar [Aberdeenshire]
                • Lion's Face Rock [Braemar]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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