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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

    The Wolf of Badenoch's Castle, in loch in Dorb

    c. 1861

    Albumen print | 10.6 x 16.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906282

    Photograph of a rowing boat on a loch containing two figures. The figure nearest to the viewer stands in left side profile, holding a long oar. Hills in the background. The boat is in silhouette against the brightness of the sky and water.

    • Creator(s)

      George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    • 10.6 x 16.9 cm (image)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Engineering & Technology
          • Vessels (marine)
            • Boats
              • Rowing boats
      • Places
        • Physiography
          • Lochs
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
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