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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

A small chapel in Tintern abbey

1854

Albumen print | 18.1 x 21.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906111

Photograph of two young girls at Tintern Abbery. The young girls are located on the left side of the photograph. One of the girls stands, facing towards the viewer. She wears a bonnet and light colour dress. The other girl is seated on the ground, facing towards the viewer. In the background is an arched recess with a vaulted ceiling and a window through which trees in the background can be seen.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 18.1 x 21.6 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Wales
            • Monmouthshire [Wales]
              • Tintern Abbey [Monmouthshire]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Christian church architecture
            • Chapels
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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