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Charles Clifford (1819-62)
Roman Bridge of Alcántara Jan 1860
Albumen print | 32.0 x 42.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2700110
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Photograph of the Roman built bridge spanning the River Tagus. The bridge appears in the photograph spanning the river diagonally. A separate arch appears at the top of the bridge. In the background are rocky hills.
'El Puente de Alcántara' - 'The Bridge of the Bridge' was built by the Roman Emperor Trajan in Alcántara in AD 105, and comprises 6 arches. The two central arches span 110ft, and are 210ft high. The bridge is built of large granite stones.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
32.0 x 42.5 cm (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Photographic Souvenir of Spain Vol II, 1861
