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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    The Bank, Dublin

    c.1880 after an original of c.1860

    Carbon print | 7.6 x 7.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2320071

    Photograph of an exterior view of the Bank of Ireland, Dublin, formerly the Irish Houses of Parliament. There is a path in the foreground, leading towards the bank. In the middle ground is a horse and carriage and a two men leaning against railings. The men wear dark clothing and top hats.

    A carbon copy is adhered on top of the original albumen print. Carbon prints are more stable compared to albumen prints, the latter prone to fading. Carbon copies were therefore created for posterity.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Bank of Dublin

    • 7.6 x 7.4 cm (image)

      17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)

    • From an album compiled by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Ireland
            • Dublin [Ireland]
              • Westmoreland Street [Dublin]
      • Social sciences
        • Economics
          • Banks (financial institutions)
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Secular architecture
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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