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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    EDWARD KATER (ACTIVE 1850)

    'Facciata della Certosa presso Pavia'; The facade of the Certosa di Pavia

    c.1855

    Salted paper print | 16.4 x 21.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2932752

    Photograph of Certosa di Pavia, a monastery in Lombardy, Northern Italy. The monastery was built in the 15th Century.

    • Creator(s)

      Edward Kater (active 1850) (photographer)

    • 16.4 x 21.0 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Italy
            • Lombardy [Italy]
              • Pavia [Italy]
              • Certosa di Pavia [Italy]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
            • Monastic buildings
              • Monasteries
          • Architectural design
            • Façades
          • Gothic architecture
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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