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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'The Victoria & Albert off Osborne'

6 - 6 Aug 1857

Carbon print | 6.9 x 7.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2800782

Photograph of a view of HMY Victoria and Albert at sea off Osborne, Isle of Wight. The ship is captured in profile, facing left. There are two small boats in the foreground.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    HMY Victoria and Albert II (royal yacht, launched 1855; scrapped c. 1904)

  • 6.9 x 7.2 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Oceans
          • Sea
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Boats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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