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Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Crathes Castle

1870

Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2620066

Photograph of Crathes Castle built in the style of a tower house, with trees either side. A drive leads up a slope to the left. Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was constructed by Alexander Burnett of Leys (d. 1619) and was completed in 1596.

  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

  • 9.0 x 5.8 cm (image)

    17.5 x 13.2 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Crathes Castle [Aberdeenshire]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Domestic architecture
          • Castles
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