Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him
Charles Clifford (1819-62)
Wedding group in Estremadura, Spain c.1858
Albumen print | 26.2 x 38.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700068
Photograph of a wedding group in Mérida, Spain. The group comprises of four women flanked by two men. The women wear traditional regional costume and assume a variety of poses. The man on the left leans against a pillar, gazing towards the viewer. He wears a cloak and wide brimmed hat. The man on the right is seated next to a guitar that has been leant against a pillar.
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Creator(s)
Charles Clifford (1819-62) (photographer)
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26.2 x 38.0 cm (image) (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Wedding group, Mérida
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Spain
- Extremadura [Spain]
- Badajoz [Spain]
- Mérida [Spain]
- Badajoz [Spain]
- Estremadura [Spain]
- Extremadura [Spain]
- Spain
- Europe
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Social customs
- Marriage
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Marriage
- Costume & National dress
- Costume-Spain
- Social customs
- Ethnology
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musical instruments
- Guitars
- Musical instruments
- Music
- visual works
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