Francis Bedford (1815-94)
'Ansicht von Gotha von dem neuen Kirchhofe'; View of Gotha from the new cemetery 1858
Albumen print | 17.8 x 23.9 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2102918
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Photograph of Gotha taken from the new cemetery. There is rough land and a small cemetery in the foreground. The town extends across the hillside behind with Schloss Friedenstein clearly visible.
Knowing of Prince Albert's love for his old home, Queen Victoria commissioned a set of photographs of Gotha to be given to Prince Albert as a birthday present on 26 August 1858. They were to accompany the set of Coburg photographs she had given him for his birthday the year before. According to the Queen's journal, Prince Albert was 'particularly delighted' with them.Provenance
Commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1858 as a birthday present for Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
17.8 x 23.9 cm (image) (image)
31.5 x 38.5 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Ansicht von Gotha von dem neuen Kirchhofe
