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Charles Clifford (1819-62)
Arch in centre of Roman Bridge of Alcántar Jan 1860
Albumen print | 40.0 x 31.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2700111
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Photograph of a view taken on the Roman Bridge of Alcántara. The bridge is framed by a central castellated archway spanning the upper section. In the background, viewed through the arch, stands a chapel on a hill opposite. A horse and cart stand on the bridge in the distance at the far end of the bridge.
'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
40.0 x 31.0 cm (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Photographic Souvenir of Spain Vol II, 1861 Charles Clifford.
