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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    AFTER DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    Balmoral Castle

    c.1892 copy after an 1852 original

    Carbon print | 13.3 x 21.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905906

    Photograph of Balmoral Castle, Deeside, taken prior to the re-building of the new castle in 1853. On the left stands a glass fronted conservatory and in the right background can be seen round towers and turrets.

    • Creator(s)

      After Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

      Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

    • 13.3 x 21.7 cm (image)

    • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Castle (Old) [Aberdeenshire]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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