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Aimé Civiale (1821-93)

Fort de Château-Queyras 1859-68

Poitevin process | 26.5 x 35.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2370825

Fort de Chateau-Queyras

Aimé Civiale (1821-93)

Fort de Chateau-Queyras 1859-68

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Description

Photograph of a partly fenced road at an angle that branches into two. The left path traverses the Guil River through a single-arched stone bridge, while the right branch leads towards a rugged hill, on top of which perches Château Queyras. A housing complex can be seen on the hillside.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Aimé Civiale (1821-93)
(artist)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Poitevin process

Poitevin process

Measurements

26.5 x 35.2 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
France
Castle Fort Queyras [France]
Physiography
Mountains
The Alps (mountains)
Rivers
Rivers of western Europe
Var, River [France]
Rhône, River [France]
Durance, River [France]
Hills

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