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Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95)

Bell-shaped urn, East Terrace, Windsor Castle 1854-56

Salted paper print | 26.0 x 18.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2100024

Bell-shaped urn, East Terrace, Windsor Castle

Arthur James Melhuish (1829-95)

Bell-shaped urn, East Terrace, Windsor Castle 1854-56

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Description

Photograph of a bell-shaped urn located on the East Terrace, Windsor Castle. The urn is crested by an eagle and supported by sculpted satyrs.

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

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

26.0 x 18.7 cm (image)

45.5 x 34.5 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Packaging
Containers
Vessels (containers)
Vases
Urns
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Satyrs
Birds
Birds of prey
Eagles
Kites (birds)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Berkshire [England]
Windsor [Berkshire]
Windsor Castle
East Terrace [Windsor Castle]
East Terrace Garden [Windsor Castle]
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religions of antiquity
Classical mythology
References

Alternative title(s)

Bell-shaped urn supported by satyrs, with an eagle on the top, East Terrace, Windsor Castle. [Photographs of Windsor Castle, 1854-56. A.J. Melhuish]

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