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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

JOSEPH CAMILLE THOMAS CONTINI (1827-1892)

The English Church, Cannes

c. 1861

Albumen print | 18.8 x 25.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2932796

Photograph of the Protestant or 'English' Church at Cannes which was built for use by the English who made their home in Cannes. The church stands on land overlooking the Cannes coastline. A stone lychgate with gothic stone ornamentation stands on the right. Sycamore trees in the foreground.

  • Creator(s)

    Joseph Camille Thomas Contini (1827-1892) (photographer)

  • 18.8 x 25.0 cm (image) (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Christian church architecture
            • Churches
        • Architectural design
          • Façades
            • Church façades
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Protestantism
    • Places
      • Europe
        • France
          • Alpes-Maritimes [Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur]
            • Cannes [France]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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