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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

ARTHUR JAMES MELHUISH (1829-95)

The North Front of Windsor Castle

1854-56

Salted paper print | 19.0 x 27.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2100034

Photograph of a view of the North Front of Windsor Castle, taken from the Home Park. The view includes the Prince of Wales's Tower and Brunswick Tower.
  • Creator(s)

    Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95) (photographer)

  • 19.0 x 27.0 cm (image)

    34.5 x 45.5 cm (page dimensions)

  • View of the North Front of Windsor Castle, from the Home Park. [Photographs of Windsor Castle, 1854-56. A.J. Melhuish]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • Upper Ward [Windsor Castle]
                    • Prince of Wales's Tower [Windsor Castle]
                    • Brunswick Tower [Windsor Castle]
                  • Middle Ward [Windsor Castle]
                    • Round Tower [Windsor Castle]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums