Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol.I: The west door of Ávila Cathedral 1860
Albumen print | 41.0 x 30.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2700084
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Photograph of Ávila Cathedral showing the pointed late Gothic doorway of the west front. Above the doorway are niches with statues of seven Saints within. Flanking the door are two mace bearers. The front is constructed from granite. At the upper left of the photograph is a clockface. In the foreground, an oxen stands in silhouette with a cart in front of the church.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
41.0 x 30.5 cm (image) (image)
41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Door of Cathedral, Ávila