Photographic Sounvenir of Spain vol.I: View of the city of Ávila 1860
Albumen print | 31.5 x 42.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700081
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Photograph of the city of Ávila, Spain. A low stone wall runs diagonally through the foreground with the Adaja river in the middle ground. A main feature of the photograph is the crenellated medieval city wall punctuated by round towers. Outside the walls, on the left, stands the hermitage of San Segundo. In the background is the Cathedral tower, standing on the horizon on the left.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
31.5 x 42.5 cm (image) (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
View of Ávila