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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

'The Schlosschen'

1857

Albumen print | 18.0 x 24.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2117906

Photograph of a large house in Coburg with a monument in front of the main entrance. Above the main entrance is a balcony supported by pillars. The house, once known as Bulgaren-Schlösschen or Augusten-Palais, dates from the eighteenth century. There is a horse-drawn cart and a man located on the far left side of the photograph.

  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 18.0 x 24.0 cm (image)

    31.5 x 38.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Germany
          • Bavaria [Germany]
            • Coburg [Bavaria]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vehicles
          • Simple transport
            • Carts
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs