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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

JOSEPH CUNDALL (1819-95)

A Study taken at Hastings

1854

Albumen print | 23.9 x 18.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906135

Photograph of the ruins of Hastings castle, the prime feature being an archway clad with ivy. On the left of the photograph, a woman is seated on a wooden chair, facing the viewer. Behind her is a another small doorway.
  • Creator(s)

    Joseph Cundall (1819-95) (photographer)

  • 23.9 x 18.6 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Sussex [England]
              • East Sussex [Sussex]
                • Hastings [East Sussex]
                  • Hastings Castle [Hastings]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Arches
            • Gothic arches
        • Domestic architecture
          • Castles
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs