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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Roseneau [sic], The Obelisk' 1857

Albumen print | 24.4 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2117935

'Roseneau [sic], The Obelisk'

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Roseneau [sic], The Obelisk' 1857

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Description

Photograph showing the obelisk at Rosenau Palace. There is a man seated at the base of the obelisk, holding a gun.

Rosenau Palace was the birthplace and childhood home of Prince Albert.

Provenance

Commissioned by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Francis Bedford (1815-94)
(photographer)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

24.4 x 18.1 cm (image)

38.4 x 31.5 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Germany
Bavaria [Germany]
Coburg [Bavaria]
The Rosenau [Coburg]
Grounds of the Rosenau
People
Men
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Firearms
Guns

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