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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER EDWARD KATER (ACTIVE 1850)

'Florence'

2 - 2 Sep 1850

Carbon print | 14.5 x 28.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2905937

Photograph of a panoramic view of Florence with buildings along the side of the river Arno. In the middle distance is a bridge with three of its arches visible. Second of two photographs that together make a panorama of the city.
  • Creator(s)

    After Edward Kater (active 1850) (photographer)

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

  • 14.5 x 28.3 cm (image)

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Italy
          • Tuscany [Italy]
            • Florence [Tuscany]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Bridges
            • Arched Bridges
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Rivers
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs