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Photographs 1842-61

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AFTER EDWARD KATER (ACTIVE 1850)

'Florence'

2 - 2 Sep 1850

Carbon print | 14.4 x 28.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2905936

Photograph of a panoramic view of Florence, showing the clusters of buildings by the river Arno. One of the buildings bears a sign that reads 'Exhibition of Paintings'. First of two photographs of the city that together form a larger panorama.

  • Creator(s)

    After Edward Kater (active 1850) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

  • 14.4 x 28.4 cm (image)

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Italy
          • Tuscany [Italy]
            • Florence [Tuscany]
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Rivers
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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