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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'The Steam Squadron which attended The Queen from Holyhead to Kingstown Harbour lying off Osborne'

1892 copy after an original of 20 Aug 1853

Carbon print | 8.6 x 17.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905948

Photograph of steamers on the sea on the Solent, near the Isle of Wight, photographed from a distance. A shore-line in silhouette can be seen in the foreground.

The 1892 carbon copy print is adhered over the top of the original albumen print.

  • Creator(s)

    After Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

  • 8.6 x 17.1 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Ships
            • Steamships
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • The Solent [England]
            • Isle of Wight [England]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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