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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Albanians at Durazzo [Durres, Albania] 22 Feb 1862
Albumen print, mounted on card | 20.0 x 23.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2700851
![Albanians at Durazzo [Durres, Albania]](https://www.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/1/6/226510-1320400632.jpg?itok=L_3M8cDz "Albanians at Durazzo [Durres, Albania]")
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The Royal Yacht Osborne left Venice on 19 February and sailed south along the Dalmatian coast. A number of stops were made for the Prince to visit interesting sites, including Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia, Kotor in Montenegro and Durrës in Albania. The Albanians photographed by Bedford escorted the royal party ashore. They carried distinctive long guns which can be seen in the photograph.
Provenance
Acquired by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), 1862
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print, mounted on card
Measurements
20.0 x 23.8 cm (image)
46.9 x 58.4 cm (mount)
Featured in
ExhibitionCairo to Constantinople: Early Photographs of the Middle East : The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
In 1862 photographer Francis Bedford accompanied the heir to the throne on a journey around the Middle East
