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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

'Aussicht vom Calenberg'; The View from the Terrace at Callenberg

1857

Albumen print | 18.7 x 23.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2102865

Photograph showing the view from the terrace of Callenberg Castle, Coburg. There are large trees in the foreground, partially blocking the view.

This is one of a series of photographs that were commissioned by Queen Victoria to be presented to her husband Prince Albert on his birthday in August 1857. Bedford, accompanied by his wife, travelled to Coburg in June and early July to photograph the places associated with the Prince's childhood.
  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 18.7 x 23.7 cm (image)

    31.5 x 38.5 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria as a gift for Prince Albert, 1857

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Germany
          • Bavaria [Germany]
            • Coburg [Bavaria]
              • Schloss Callenberg [Coburg]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs