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Dolamore & Bullock (active 1850s)

Ruins of Covent Garden Theatre, London 1856

Albumen print mounted on card | 25.1 x 19.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2935059

Ruins of Covent Garden Theatre, London

Dolamore & Bullock (active 1850s)

Ruins of Covent Garden Theatre, London 1856

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Description

Photograph of a view of the ruined interior of Covent Garden Theatre following a fire in March 1858. The roof of the building is missing, and there are a series of arches. The cellars are visible in the foreground.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Dolamore & Bullock (active 1850s)
(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

Albumen print mounted on card

albumen print

Measurements

25.1 x 19.2 cm (image)

45.5 x 33.1 cm (mount)

Markings

annotation: Ruins of Covent Garden Theatre [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Covent Garden [London]
Royal Opera House [Covent Garden]

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