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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'South east view of the new building at Balmoral'

Oct 1853

Salted paper print | 11.7 x 21.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2905959

Photograph of the construction of the new castle at Balmoral. Two storeys have been built. There is rubble lying in the foreground enclosed by a fence.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

  • 11.7 x 21.4 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
              • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
              • Royal Deeside [Aberdeenshire]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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