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William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77)
Melrose Abbey 1844
Salted paper print | 16.2 x 20.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2600336
![Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures in Scotland]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/6/f/805175-1533832315.jpg?itok=nYDCYJ-T "Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures in Scotland]")
William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77)
Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures in Scotland] 1844
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Photograph showing the ruins of Melrose Abbey. The view depicts the exterior of the south aisle and nave, comprising of five large arched windows with individual design carvings. An iron fence separate the Abbey from the burial ground. Some headstones are visible in the foreground
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
'Sun Pictures in Scotland' was available via subscription. In the list of subscribers, Queen Victoria is the first name listed.
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
16.2 x 20.3 cm (image)
30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures in Scotland]
