Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)
Dundrennan Abbey, near Kirkcudbright
1870Albumen print | 5.8 x 8.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2620053
Photograph of the ruins of Dundrennan Abbey situated near Kirkudbright in Dumfries and Galloway. A low wall encloses the transepts of the building which are covered in ivy.
The Cistercian abbey of Dundrennan was established in 1142 . It fell into a state of decay following the Scottish Reformation of 1587.
The Cistercian abbey of Dundrennan was established in 1142 . It fell into a state of decay following the Scottish Reformation of 1587.
Creator(s)
George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)
5.8 x 8.8 cm (image)
17.5 x 13.2 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- Dumfries & Galloway [Scotland]
- Dundrennan Abbey [Dumfries & Galloway]
- Dumfries & Galloway [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Abbeys
- Christian church architecture
- Churches
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Architecture
- Places
