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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

'Rosenau- View from the Terrace, Lanterberg [sic] in the distance'

1857

Albumen print | 18.2 x 24.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2117931

Photograph showing the view from the terrace at Rosenau Palace, Coburg with Lauterburg visible in the distance.

Rosenau Palace was the birthplace and childhood home of Prince Albert.

  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 18.2 x 24.4 cm (image)

    31.5 x 38.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Germany
          • Bavaria [Germany]
            • Coburg [Bavaria]
              • Lauterburg Castle [Coburg]
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Hills
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs