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Charles Clifford (1819-62)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: Detail from the Court of Lions, Granada c. 1858

Albumen print | 30.5 x 41.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700097

Detail of Court of Lions, Granada

Charles Clifford (1819-62)

Detail of Court of Lions, Granada c. 1858

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph focusing on the fine filigree stonework, a feature of the Court of Lions in the Alhambra, Granada. Narrow pillars support intricately carved stone capitals above which are arches.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Charles Clifford (1819-62)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

30.5 x 41.5 cm (image) (image)

41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Spain
Granada [Spain]
Alhambra [Granada]
Court of the Lions [Alhambra, Granada]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Moorish architecture
Architectural design
Arcades
References

Alternative title(s)

Detail of Court of Lions, Granada

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