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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
The Temple of Jupiter from the north west [Baalbek, Lebanon] 3 May 1862
Albumen print | 23.6 x 29.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2700968
![The Temple of Jupiter from the north west [Baalbek, Lebanon]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/6/9/363148-1361202721.jpg?itok=K1SbCDhQ "The Temple of Jupiter from the north west [Baalbek, Lebanon]")
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The royal party spent about a day and a half exploring Baalbek. Most of the time was spent in and around this temple. The Prince wrote in his journal that 'Mr Bedford took some excellent views of it, which will be a great addition to his collection of photographs.' The photograph is signed, captioned and dated in the negative, 'F Bedford Baalbec'. The number in the Day & Son series is 111.
Provenance
Acquired by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), 1862
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
23.6 x 29.3 cm (image)
46.9 x 58.4 cm (mount)
Category
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