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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'The Aviary, Calenberg [sic]' 1857

Albumen print | 17.9 x 24.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2117944

'The Aviary, Calenberg [sic]'

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'The Aviary, Calenberg [sic]' 1857

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Description

Photograph showing the pheasantry building at Callenberg. The building is decorated with antlers. There is a man standing below the entrance porch with a gun strapped across his body.

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

17.9 x 24.2 cm (image)

31.5 x 38.5 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animal physiology
Antlers
Botany
Systematic botany
Trees
People
Men
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Firearms
Guns

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