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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

CHARLES CLIFFORD (1819-62)

View of Burgos, Castille

c.1858

Albumen print | 31.5 x 42.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2700121

Photograph of the city of Burgos, the capital of Castile in northern Spain. In the centre of the photograph stands the city's Cathedral and hills in the background. In the foreground is an area of grassland bordered with trees.

Burgos was an important cultural and administrative centre featuring many historical buildings and museums. The Cathedral of St Mary of Burgos is typical of the French Gothic style of architecture and was commissioned by King Ferdinand III of Castile. Construction began during the 1220's and continued up until the 16th century.
  • Creator(s)

    Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)

  • 31.5 x 42.5 cm (image)

    41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Photographic Souvenir of Spain Vol II, Charles Clifford.

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Burgos [Spain]
            • Cathedral of St Mary of Burgos [Burgos]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Cathedrals