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Aimé Civiale (1821-93)

L'hospice, la Douane & le lac du Saint Gotthard 1859-68

Poitevin process | 26.4 x 35.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2370869

L'hospice, la Douane & le lac du Saint Gotthard

Aimé Civiale (1821-93)

L'hospice, la Douane & le lac du Saint Gotthard 1859-68

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Description

Photograph of the Lago della Piazza at the St Gotthard Pass. A large boulder dominates the lakeside in the foreground, while the Custom House (left) and Hospice (right) can be viewed on the opposite shoreline. Snow-capped mountains are rising in the background.

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

26.4 x 35.5 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Switzerland
St Gotthard Pass [Switzerland]
Geography
Physiography
Lakes

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