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Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95)

View of George IV Gate and King Edward III Tower, the Quadrangle, Windsor Castle 1854-56

Albumen print | 20.5 x 26.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2100019

View of George IV Gate and King Edward III Tower, the Quadrangle, Windsor Castle

Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95)

View of George IV Gate and King Edward III Tower, the Quadrangle, Windsor Castle 1854-56

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Description

Photograph taken from the north east corner of the Quadrangle, Windsor Castle. The view features King George IV's Gate and King Edward III Tower.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95)
(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

albumen print

Measurements

20.5 x 26.0 cm (image)

34.5 x 45.5 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Berkshire [England]
Windsor [Berkshire]
Windsor Castle
Upper Ward [Windsor Castle]
King George IV Gate [Windsor Castle]
King Edward III's Tower [Windsor Castle]
Quadrangle [Windsor Castle]
York Tower [Windsor Castle]
Lancaster Tower [Windsor Castle]
References

Alternative title(s)

View of George IV Gate and King Edward III Tower, in the Quadrangle, Windsor Castle. [Photographs of Windsor Castle, 1854-56. A.J. Melhuish]

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