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Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

One of the Lions on the steps leading from the Lower Terrace, Osborne 1852

Salted paper print | 7.7 x 9.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905897

One of the Lions on the steps leading from the Lower Terrace, Osborne

Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

One of the Lions on the steps leading from the Lower Terrace, Osborne 1852

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Description

Photograph of a stone statue of a lion from the terrace at Osborne. The lion is cast with its right paw resting on a roundel with the whole on a plinth.

Provenance

Collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

albumen print?, salted paper print?

Measurements

7.7 x 9.7 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Sculpture
Statues
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Isle of Wight [England]
Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
Osborne House
Lower Terrace [Osborne House]
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Carnivorous mammals
Felines
Lions

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Photograph of two boys, the Comte d'Eu and Duc D'Alencon, sat on a stone bench

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