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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

THOMAS HENNAH (1826-76)

'At Brighton'; Cloud study

1855-57

Salted paper print | 10.5 x 14.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800732

Photograph of a study of clouds taken at Brighton. Mounted with rounded corners.

  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Hennah (1826-76) (photographer)

  • 10.5 x 14.0 cm (whole object)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Sussex [England]
              • East Sussex [Sussex]
                • Brighton [East Sussex]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Earth sciences
        • Meteorology
          • Clouds
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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