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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

View from the Alcove of the Upper Terrace at Osborne

Sep 1854

Albumen print | 15.6 x 21.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906132

Photograph of lower terrace, Osborne House with a pergola standing on the left of the photograph and ornamental stone walls bordering the terrace in the middle distance. In the background is a path running across a lawned area with trees. In the far background is the sea.
  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

  • 15.6 x 21.0 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]
                • Osborne House
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Town planning, landscapes and gardens
        • Landscape gardening
          • Terraces
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Gardening
          • Gardens
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs