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DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'Balmoral from Craig Gowan'

1852

Salted paper print, possibly coated | 13.9 x 16.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2905901

Photograph of Balmoral castle, in the bottom left of the photograph, set within the Balmoral estate as seen from Craigowan

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

  • 13.9 x 16.2 cm (image)

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
                • Craig Gowan
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