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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Dandie Dinmont

1852-55

Albumen print | 3.3 x 4.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2905892

Photograph of a painting of Dandie Dinmont the terrier as painted by Sir Edwin Landseer. The dog belonged to Queen Victoria and is pictured climbing over rocks and looking down to its left.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    After Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73) (artist)

  • 3.3 x 4.3 cm (image)

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
            • Hunting & sporting dogs
              • Terriers
                • Terriers-Dandie Dinmonts
                • Scotch Terriers
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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