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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ALEXANDER JOHNSTON (1839-96)

View of Wick Bay, End of Pier, in a Storm

1864

Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800850

Photograph of Wick Bay, showing the end of the pier, during a storm.

  • Creator(s)

    Alexander Johnston (1839-96) (photographer)

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 8.2 x 5.8 cm (image)

    17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria. This is one of two photographs presented to Queen Victoria by the Earl of Caithness in April 1865.

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • The Highlands [Scotland]
              • Caithness [The Highlands]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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