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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

    The "gardener's basket"

    1854

    Albumen print | 16.2 x 13.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906155

    Photograph of a group of six figures photographed within a garden setting. On the left stands a man wearing a top hat, looking down whilst he holds open a wooden door. Two female figures are seated in the centre of the group, one holding a basket on her lap and the other facing three-quarters left. A young boy stands in the background, also wearing a top hat, and two young children are seated on the right of the photograph next to a hedge.

    • Creator(s)

      Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    • 16.2 x 13.1 cm (image)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Gardening
            • Gardens
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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