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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

T CARR (ACTIVE 1854)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

1854

Albumen print | 17.5 x 13.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906147

Photograph of the leaning tower of Pisa, Italy, which leans towards the right of the photograph's frame. On the left stands the Cathedral of Pisa. Three of the tower's seven bells can be seen at the top of the tower.
  • Creator(s)

    T Carr (active 1854) (photographer)

  • 17.5 x 13.3 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Italy
          • Tuscany [Italy]
            • Pisa [Italy]
              • Leaning Tower of Pisa [Pisa]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Cathedrals
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs