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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
'Auf der Festung'; The Interior of the Fortress at Coburg 1857
Albumen print | 19.5 x 24.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2102847
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Photograph of the inner area of the fortress at Coburg, including a view of the courtyard and tower. There is a lawn area in the centre.
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.Provenance
Commissioned by Queen Victoria as a gift for Prince Albert, 1857
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
19.5 x 24.3 cm (image)
31.5 x 38.4 cm (page dimensions)
