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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]

William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77)

Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures in Scotland] 1844

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Description

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.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

16.2 x 20.3 cm (image)

30.6 x 23.8 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
The Borders [Scotland]
Melrose [Scotland]
Melrose Abbey [Scotland]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Architectural design
Arches
Gothic arches
References

Alternative title(s)

Melrose Abbey [Sun Pictures in Scotland]

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