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Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

    AIMÉ CIVIALE (1821-93)

    Le cirque d'Otemma & le Mont Colon 1644m.

    1859-68

    Poitevin process | 25.8 x 34.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2370853

    Photograph of the snow-clad Mont Collon in the Pennine Alps. The Otemma Glacier can be seen occupying the valley below.

    • Creator(s)

      Aimé Civiale (1821-93) (artist)

    • 25.8 x 34.8 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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