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The Guard Chamber looking south 1867-75
Albumen print | 20.7 x 27.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2402753

Attributed to? John Wesley Livingston (1835-1897)
The Guard Chamber looking south 1867-75
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Photograph of the Queen's Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle, looking towards the bay window, made by Wyatville; on either sides are carved niches for suits of armour on wall; a large bust of Horatio Nelson by Francis Chantrey (RCIN 69609) on a section of damaged foremast of HMS Victory which is enclosed by railings, a pair of Indian cannon guns on either sides; displays of arms and armour on walls; to left is the bust of the Duke of Marlborough with the Bourbon fleur-de-lys flag hanging over it; to right is bust of the Duke of Wellington with French republican flag; large ornate Gothic chandelier (apparently removed in 1925); a round table and two chairs in mid-ground; two elephant's tusks leaning against by bench, right.
Provenance
Commissioned by the Royal Household for inventory purposes
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
20.7 x 27.2 cm (image)
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