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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Statue of Andromeda on the Lower Terrace at Osborne

Aug 1854

Salted paper print | 16.2 x 21.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906118

Photograph of the statue of Andromeda atop a marble plinth base which is set inside a wider circular pool. The upper terraces of Osborne may be seen in the background with part of Osborne house visible in the top part of the photograph.
  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

  • 16.2 x 21.5 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Fountains
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                • Osborne House
                  • Lower Terrace [Osborne House]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs