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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    ? ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

    South West View of Melrose Abbey

    1854

    Albumen print | 17.9 x 23.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906154

    Photograph of the South transept window and entrance of Melrose Abbey, Scotland, with the south aisle on the left side. The roof of the nave may be seen above the walls of the south aisle. Tomb stones in the foreground.

    • Creator(s)

      ? Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    • 17.9 x 23.5 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • The Borders [Scotland]
                • Melrose [Scotland]
                  • Melrose Abbey [Scotland]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
            • Abbeys
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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