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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Folly, Highclere Castle

    c. 1859

    Albumen print | 16.1 x 20.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2932775

    Photograph of a domed folly or temple within the grounds of Highclere Castle. The upper section of the structure has a stone balustrade running below a domed roof with the middle tier supported by Corinthian columns. A man stands beside a chair on the middle tier, facing towards the camera. A second male stands at ground level near the entrance. He leans against a fence post.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 16.1 x 20.3 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Hampshire [England]
                • Highclere Castle [Highclere Park]
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Construction
          • Structural parts of buildings
            • Columns
              • Corinthian columns
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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