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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

'Statue of Richard I in Palace Yard'

1853

Albumen print | 19.2 x 24.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906074

Photograph of the statue of Richard I on horseback, located in Old Palace Yard, outside the Palace of Westminster, London 

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 19.2 x 24.1 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
            • Equestrian Statues
    • History
      • History of Europe
        • History of England & Great Britain
          • England & Great Britain-History (House of Plantagenet 1154-1399)
            • England & Great Britain-History (Richard I the Lionheart 1189-1199)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • London [Greater London]
                • City of Westminster [London]
                  • Palace of Westminster [City of Westminster]
                    • Old Palace Yard [London]
                      • Richard Coeur de Lion (statue) [London]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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