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Charles Clifford (1819-62)

Puerta de Santa Maria, Burgos c. 1858

Albumen print | 40.5 x 30.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2700122

Puerta de Santa Maria, Burgos

Charles Clifford (1819-62)

Puerta de Santa Maria, Burgos c. 1858

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Description

Photograph of the Puerta de Santa Maria in the city of Burgos, in northern Spain. Above the main archway are six niches with statues flanked by crenallated bartizans. At the top of the gateway are further, smaller turrets.

The Santa Maria gate formed the main entrance into Burgos across the River Arlaneon. It was constructed during the 14th century to honour the arrival of the Emperor Charles V.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Charles Clifford (1819-62)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

40.5 x 30.5 cm (image)

41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Spain
Burgos [Spain]
Physiography
Rivers
Rivers of the Iberian peninsula
Arlanzon, River [Spain]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Architectural design
Arches
Secular architecture
Gateways
Gateways-Arched
References

Alternative title(s)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain Vol II, Charles Clifford

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