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Aimé Civiale (1821-93)

La Mer de Glace et les Aiguilles de Leschaux 3780m. 1859-68

Poitevin process | 35.4 x 26.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2370837

La Mer de Glace et les Aiguilles de Leschaux 3780m

Aimé Civiale (1821-93)

La Mer de Glace et les Aiguilles de Leschaux 3780m 1859-68

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Description

Photograph of Mer de Glace in the French Alps. The glacier's meandering route leads to Aiguilles de Leschaux, a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Aimé Civiale (1821-93)
(artist)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Poitevin process

Poitevin process

Measurements

35.4 x 26.4 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Mont Blanc
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Earth sciences
Geology
Glaciers
Geography
Physiography
Mountains

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