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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Folly, Highclere Castle

c. 1859

Albumen print | 16.1 x 20.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2932775

Photograph of a domed folly or temple within the grounds of Highclere Castle. The upper section of the structure has a stone balustrade running below a domed roof with the middle tier supported by Corinthian columns. A man stands beside a chair on the middle tier, facing towards the camera. A second male stands at ground level near the entrance. He leans against a fence post.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 16.1 x 20.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Hampshire [England]
              • Highclere Castle [Highclere Park]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Columns
            • Corinthian columns
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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