[Wellington Arch, London.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Genre: Architectural Photography The triumphal arch topped with the statue of Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington; Apsley House is visible in the background. Trimmed negative. For a discussion of this image, see text by Larry J. Schaaf in, ‘Sun Pictures. Catalogue Three' (Hans P. Krau...
[Royal Pavilion, Brighton.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Genre: Architectural Photography The central dome of the pavillion taken from an elevated vantage point, there has been severe staining during development. Trimmed negative.
[Trinity College, Dublin.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscription: Inscribed in ink on verso: '541'. Genre: Architectural Photography A view taken from a high vantage point looking across to the façade of the college, the central section has a pediment supported by Corinthian columns; the building is surrounded by an iron railing. Trimmed negative.
[Matilda Talbot.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil, top left: 11th Aug 1843. and in a later hand, Matilda (?). Half-length portrait of one of Talbot's daughters, probably Matilda, sitting in the Cloisters at Lacock, looking downwards and to the left. Trimmed negative.
The Biscari Palace, Catania. Photographer: Bridges, George Wilson
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Inscription: Inscribed on verso: '431. The Biscari Palace, Catania' [with Bridges' signature]. Genre: Architectural Photography Taken from the harbour's edge with views of sailing ships and fishing boats, it shows a section of the palace with its ornately plastered windows. Trimmed negative.
Ear of Dionysius, Syracuse. Photographer: Bridges, George Wilson
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Inscription: 1 [Title and Bridges' signature inscribed on verso.] Genre: Landscape Photography Exterior view of the entrance to the cave with a small rectangular building at the base of the cliff face. Image size 214 x 170 mm.
Amphitheatre, Syracuse. Photographer: Bridges, George Wilson
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Inscription: Inscribed on verso: '473. Amphitheatre, Syracuse' [with Bridges' signature]. Genre: Archaeological Photography A view taken from the terrace of the amphitheatre, looking down onto the central pit and the opposite side of the arena; two figures are just detectable in the mid-distan...