Landscape, Nature and Architecture
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GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)
The Lower Fall of the Garrawalt
c. 1859Albumen print | 15.7 x 21.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2082038
Photograph of a bridge over the river Garrawalt in the Ballochbuie forest, Aberdeenshire, that tumbles over boulders bordered on either side by trees. The bridge comprises a single arch and is of wooden construction.
According to notes taken during Wilson's early photographic tours published in 1859, the The Falls of the Garrawalt were 'spanned by a handsome rustic bridge' and was 'one of the most attractive sights on Deeside.'
According to notes taken during Wilson's early photographic tours published in 1859, the The Falls of the Garrawalt were 'spanned by a handsome rustic bridge' and was 'one of the most attractive sights on Deeside.'
Creator(s)
George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)
15.7 x 21.4 cm (image)
Album of Views of Balmoral and Surroundings
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
- Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
- Braemar [Aberdeenshire]
- Garbh Allt Falls [Balmoral Estate]
- The Highlands [Scotland]
- Ballochbuie Forest [Highlands]
- Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Botany
- Systematic botany
- Trees
- Systematic botany
- Botany
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Secular architecture
- Bridges
- Arched Bridges
- Bridges
- Secular architecture
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
